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UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE September 9, 2013
CITY COUNCIL 5:30 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Cooper called the meeting of the City Council to order at
5:30 p.m.
Present: Jeffrey Cooper, Mayor
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
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Closed Session
At 5:30 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
discuss the following item:
CS-1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
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Reconvene
Mayor Cooper reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:06
p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Cooper indicated there was nothing to report from
closed session. September 9, 2013
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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 Nick Kimball.
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Presentation
Item P-1
Presentation of a Commendation to the Westside Baseball
Westchester Babe Ruth 14U All-Star Team - 2013 Babe Ruth
World Series Champions
Councilmember Clarke presented the commendation.
A representative from the Westside Baseball Westchester Babe
Ruth 14U All-Star Team thanked staff and the City Council
for the honor and noted their accomplishments.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells announced a Gun Safety Teach In
sponsored by the Los Angeles League of Women Voters on
September 18 at Helms Bakery, and the Annual Coastal Clean Up
Day on September 21 at Ballona Creek.
Councilmember O’Leary clarified remarks from the previous
meeting noting that his mother had given up smoking in January
2012.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
Time Warner Cable was experiencing technical difficulties and
while the live broadcast would not function properly, the
rebroadcast would be complete.
Dave White, Assistant Fire Chief, reported a 9/11 remembrance
ceremony in the City Hall Courtyard on Wednesday at 6:59 a.m.,
and he reminded everyone that September is National Disaster
Preparedness month.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Cooper invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Gary Robinson discussed rhetoric and the scientific
measurement of sound on Freshman Drive; the suspension of
bus service at West Los Angeles College; and he suggested
that the City Council direct the Transportation Department
to conduct their own sound studies to measure noise levels.
Linda Firth expressed concern with noise generated by the
MTA early in the morning; issues with crows in her area; and
traffic on Washington Boulevard.
Seth Horowitz, The Culver Hotel, discussed sponsorship, the
use of banners, and Town Plaza; he requested that the City
reevaluate the current system; and he discussed economic
development, non-profits, and the need for clear direction
from the City.
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Receipt of Correspondence
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, indicated
that all correspondence received as of 4:00 p.m. had been
distributed to Councilmembers.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AGENDA ITEM: Cash Disbursements
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR SAHLI-
WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR AUGUST 17, 2013 – AUGUST 30, 2013.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR SAHLI-
WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 AND C-4.
Item C-1
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Motorola
for Monitoring and Repair of the City’s Two-way Radio System
Infrastructure and Dispatch Systems in an Amount Not-to-
Exceed $88,258.00
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA,
THROUGH ITS COMMERCIAL, GOVERNMENT, AND INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS
SECTOR, FOR MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT AND/OR OTHER SERVICES FOR
THE CITY’S TWO-WAY RADIO AND POLICE/FIRE DISPATCH SYSTEMS,
FOR THE TWO YEAR PERIOD AUGUST 1, 2013 – JULY 31, 2015, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $88,258.00 WITH AN ANNUAL PAYMENT OF
$44,129.00; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-4
(Out of Sequence)
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Mayer
Hoffman McCann P.C. for Transient Occupancy Tax Audit Services
for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $32,400
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
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1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MAYER
HOFFMAN MCCANN P.C. TO PROVIDE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX AUDIT
SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $32,400; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-3
(Out of Sequence)
Approval of a Purchase Order with 3M for the Purchase of
Automated License Plate Readers in an Amount Not-to-Exceed
$38,669
Mayor Cooper invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson provided presentation on Automated License
Plate Readers (ALPRs); questioned their track record in the
City, what vehicles they are on and what they were used for;
discussed integration with parking enforcement solutions; and
concern with costs.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding
clarification on the operation of ALPRs; reports on their
effectiveness; clarification regarding grant funding; the
one-year warranty; maintenance costs; reliability of the
first unit; provisions of the grant; and usage.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY:
1. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH 3M TO PURCHASE TWO ALPR UNITS
IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $38,669; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY. September 9, 2013
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Item C-2
(Out of Sequence)
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with NBS
Government Finance Group, dba NBS to Prepare a User Fee Study
and Cost Allocation Plan Update in an Amount Not-to-Exceed
$53,675.00 Plus $10,255 for Each of the Subsequent Four Years
for Updates to the Plan (for an Aggregate Total Not-to-Exceed
$94,695.00)
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
a suggestion that consideration of variance fees be included
with the overall cost allocation update; cost recovery levels;
the fee study; the current structure; the timeline; a request
to defer consideration of the item related to a variance fee
until the user fee study is concluded; costs associated with
the fees; evaluation of processes; improvements to efficiencies
and decreases to costs; and departmental recommendations to the
City Manager.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NBS
GOVERNMENT FINANCE GROUP, DBA NBS TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE
USER FEE STUDY AND PREPARE A COST ALLOCATION PLAN FOR AN AMOUNT
NOT-TO-EXCEED $53,675.00 PLUS $10,255 FOR EACH OF THE
SUBSEQUENT FOUR YEARS FOR UPDATES TO THE PLAN (FOR AN AGGREGATE
TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED $94,695.00); AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Order of the Agenda
Mayor Cooper requested that item A-4 be moved forward on the
agenda.
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Joint Action Item
Item JA-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD AGENDA ITEM:
Consideration of Sponsorship of the “Crush Cancer”
Charitable Fundraising Event Produced by DogTown CrossFit in
Partnership with Stand Up To Cancer
Joe Susca, Project Manager, provided a summary of the
material of record.
Mayor Cooper invited public participation.
There were no cards received and no speakers came forward.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff regarding
concern with the multiple requests for City sponsorship and
the piecemeal nature of the process; clarification regarding
the request for the rental fee waiver; in-kind services;
requirements for City sponsorship; the dissolution of the
Redevelopment Agency; the Successor Agency; risk to the
General Fund; the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule;
the need to review the banner sponsorship policy;
clarification that the event would take place whether the
waiver is granted or not; clarification that the
organization would be responsible for fabrication and
installation of the banners; Indiecade; streetlight banners
in the downtown area; the desire of organizations to
publicize their events; increasing participation by the
general public; the EarthFest banners; clarification that in
the past fees have not been waived for this organization;
concern that organizations suffer because of a disagreement
in City policy; a request for an agendized discussion of the
policy; and the importance of being able to waive a fee and
provide staff time to support events.
Mayor Cooper received clarification from a Dogtown Crossfit
representative on the amount of money raised; the number of
attendees in past years; and their work to drive traffic to
downtown businesses.
Councilmember Clarke moved to approve the request for
sponsorship without the waiver of the rental fee.
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Additional discussion ensued between Councilmembers and
staff regarding the amount of staff time already spent on
the event; clarification on which fees would be paid by the
event; procedures; and the in-kind fee waiver.
Councilmember Clarke moved to approve the staff proposal
with the exclusion of waiving the $500 fee to rent Parcel B.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. DETERMINE TO PROVIDE IN-KIND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
DOGTOWN CROSSFIT FOR ITS CRUSH CANCER EVENT ON SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 12, 2013 AT THE 9300 CULVER BOULEVARD PROPERTY IN
THE FORM OF IN-KIND STAFF TIME AND THAT SUCH IN-KIND STAFF
TIME EXCEEDED $1,000; AND
2. DESIGNATINE THE CRUSH CANCER EVENT AS A CITY-SPONSORED
EVENT.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: O’LEARY
Council Member Clarke inquired if there was City Council
consensus to agendize a future discussion of the City’s event
sponsorship policy as requested by Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells.
Such consensus did exist.
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Action Items
Item A-4
Discussion of Potential Changes to the Existing Planning
Division Fee Structure for Variance Applications and
Direction to City Staff
Mayor Cooper invited public input.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
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Dave Baker reported several misrepresentations in the agenda
paperwork and expressed concern with the length of the
process.
Mayor Cooper clarified that the fee structure itself was
being examined, not just his specific case and he was
encouraged to participate in the process.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, noted the
importance of not straying from the agenda item and
indicated that he would speak to Mr. Baker about his
property.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
clarification that the City Council had requested a
discussion of Mr. Baker’s case; effects of the delay to the
specific case; Mr. Baker’s request to examine the fees; the
proper venue for considering the variance application; fees
vs. the merits of the application; the City Council decision
in 2010 to increase building permit valuation fees for large
projects; balancing fees; changes to effect building permit
fees; the overall fee schedule; variance applications; fees
as a deterrent; the application of fees; and cost recovery.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT
STAFF TO INCORPORATE THE DISCUSSION OF VARIANCE FEES INTO
THE FEE STUDY AUTHORIZED EARLIER THIS EVENING.
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Item A-1
Renaming Bush Way in Honor of Albert and Ursula Vera
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, provided a
summary of the material of record.
Mayor Cooper invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Stephen Hadland, Culver City Observer, read the editorial of
May 9, 2013 entitled Honoring Albert and Ursula Vera.
Councilmember O’Leary read a comment submitted by Albert
Vera, son of Albert and Ursula Vera. September 9, 2013
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Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding their
experiences with the Veras; support for the naming; the fact
that there are no street addresses on Bush Way; the proposal
to name the Senior Center; and ensuring that the family is
comfortable.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE PROPOSAL TO RENAME BUSH WAY IN HONOR OF ALBERT
AND URSULA VERA AND DIRECTED THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED
WITH THE RENAMING.
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Item A-2
Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.04 of Title
9 of the Culver City Municipal Code, Entitled “Nuisances,”
to Modify Property Maintenance Standards and to Update the
Procedures for Administrative Due Process Abatement of
Public Nuisances; and, Amending Chapter 1.01 of Title 1 to
Relocate the Definition of the Composition of the
Municipal Code Appeals Committee from Chapter 9.04; and
Adding Chapter 9.13 Establishing Regulations for the
Maintenance and Security of Vacant and/or Undeveloped
Properties
Sharon Guidry, Enforcement Service Manager, provided a
summary of the material of record.
Mayor Cooper invited public input.
No cards were received and no speakers came forward.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
a letter received from Freeport McMoRan; the old ordinance;
previous controversy; water conservation; drought tolerant
landscaping; the neutral hearing officer; vacant property;
what constitutes a nuisance; clarification the City would
not seek out problems; enforcement; criteria for when
something becomes a nuisance; existing County regulations;
storage of combustible materials; the health and fire codes;
accessibility of information; resolution processes; concern
with general language; addressing infestations and hives;
including language to allow issues and concerns of the
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permits; notification procedures for nuisances; service
requirements; finding the responsible party; hours of
construction; amendments; proof of receipt of notification;
instances where the City is intending to cause the abatement
themselves; the impetus for staff to do the abatements;
concern with causing delays to abatement; the hearing
officers; types of violations; ability to comply; the appeal
component; voluntary compliance; seasonal issues; the time
frame for compliance; due process; eminent hazards;
degrading conditions; what conditions constitute nuisances;
if the City has to address abatement procedures; due
process; clarification that costs assessed are actual
abatement costs; language regarding daily violations;
administrative abatements; and standardizing hearing
requests.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.04 OF TITLE 9 OF
THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED “NUISANCES,” TO
MODIFY PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND TO UPDATE THE
PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE DUE PROCESS ABATEMENT OF
PUBLIC NUISANCES; AND, AMENDING CHAPTER 1.01 OF TITLE 1 TO
RELOCATE THE DEFINITION OF THE COMPOSITION OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE APPEALS COMMITTEE FROM CHAPTER 9.04; AND ADDING CHAPTER
9.13 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
SECURITY OF VACANT AND/OR UNDEVELOPED PROPERTIES.
Carol Schwab, City Attorney, received clarification that the
motion included the amendments to number of days contained
in the draft Ordinance as raised during the discussion.
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Item A-3
Discussion Regarding Upcoming Confluence of Major
Construction Activity in the Washington-National TOD
District and a Potential Culver City Municipal Code
Amendment to Allow Extended Construction Hours under Certain
Circumstances to Preserve the Public Health, Safety and
General Welfare by Mitigating Related Impacts
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, provided a
summary of the material of record.
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Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
discretion; where the code amendment would apply; duration
of the extension; and instances where there is extensive
construction activity in one area.
Mayor Cooper invited public participation.
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read a comment submitted
by:
Linda Firth
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
public notification; impacts of the Metro project; traffic
on East Washington; feedback from residents and businesses
in that part of town; train noise; concern that the action
was initiated by the property owners; staff determination of
the hours rather than the developer’s opinion; a suggestion
to create a subcommittee to do outreach to the neighborhood;
concern with the lack of response; revisions to the proposed
amendment to address concerns raised; concrete pours;
confluence of construction; granting the extension of
construction hours for the public interest; granting a
variance for the specific project vs. a blanket change to
the ordinance; reserving decision making authority to the
City Council on a case by case basis; appeal of the
determination; requiring that certain conditions be met to
qualify; the Tilden Terrace project; the time sensitive
nature of the issues; mandatory findings; expediting the
construction process; the amount of time gained by granting
the variance; public and emergency access; addressing the
immediate needs of the contractor; benefits to having a
shorter construction period; impacts to the neighborhood of
multiple construction projects; ensuring that the
construction crews are respectful and responsive; utility
shut offs; the importance of communication with the
developer; responsibility for the costs of the public
notice; minimization of noise during the extended hours;
life/safety issues; improved efficiency; clarification that
the change is for the concrete pour rather than for the
duration of the project; traffic implications on Washington
Boulevard; the need for the developer to do outreach along
Wesley Avenue; availability of the on-site foreman; the
right to close lanes of traffic; coordination with Public
Works; tying the extension of hours with shortening the
length of the project; the Municipal Code vs. the Building
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property; jurisdiction; clarification that the decision
would be to benefit the public rather than the developer;
the importance of having the developer and contractor
present for the discussion; the construction schedule; a
request for direction as to outreach, timing, and authority;
defining the benefit in concrete terms; showing that without
the ability to do construction in the evening conditions
would be created that would otherwise not be able to be
mitigated; implementing time constraints for the extended
hours; the 9900 Culver project; concern with effects to the
adjacent neighbors; lessening the disruption of the right of
way; the judgment of City staff; the ability to revoke the
extended hours provision if the expected benefits are not
delivered; the authority to grant the extension under
specific parameters; allowing for the completion of a phase;
inserting a 30 day administrative review period; allowing
predictability for the developer and control for the City;
the process; City Council review vs. staff review;
addressing resident concerns; a request that the item return
on September 23; a suggestion that authority lay with staff;
the role of the City Council; and public outreach
independent of the City Council.
It was determined that in the case this item needed to
return to the City Council in the future, public notice
would be provided.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Cooper invited public comment.
There was no response.
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Items from the City Council
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, discussed
the schedule of upcoming meetings.
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Adjournment
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There being no further business, at 10:34 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a joint meeting with the
Planning Commission on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
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Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council
Culver City, California
JEFFREY COOPER
MAYOR of Culver City, California
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UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE September 16, 2013
CITY COUNCIL 6:00 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Cooper called the meeting of the City Council to order at
6:04 p.m.
Present: Jeffrey Cooper, Mayor
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar, City Manager, and
the Pledge of Allegiance was performed.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Cooper invited public comment.
No speakers came forward and no cards were received.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Joint Action Item
Item JA-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM – (1) Public
Workshop and Study Session 2013-2021 Housing Element and (2)
Potential Direction to Submit the Element to the State
Department of Housing and Community Development
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING
IS ADJOURNED, THAT IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF EXPO BOARD
SECRETARY JUANITA MURRY.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, discussed
the purpose of the workshop and study session and provided a
brief overview of the material of record.
Jose Mendivil, Associate Planner, discussed the Housing
Element Overview and presented the details of the draft
document.
Tevis Barnes, Housing Administrator, reviewed the current
inventory of programs and functions as well as numbers
served, and provided an overview of the policies and
programs of the Housing Element.
Jose Mendivil, Associate Planner, clarified that the State
Department of Housing and Community Development had asked
cities to maintain housing programs, including those
dependent on Housing Set Aside Funds so staff proposed to
keep the programs until such time when funds become
available.
Responding to inquiry, Tevis Barnes, Housing Administrator,
clarified that waiting lists for Section 8 and other rental
assistance programs would continue to be maintained.
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Jose Mendivil, Associate Planner, discussed the Land
Inventory Analysis; the Housing Element Cycle from 2008-
2013; City responsibilities; next steps; and the Housing
Element timeline.
Mayor Cooper invited public input.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council/Planning Commission:
Christopher Patrick King questioned the number of renters
vs. owners in the City.
Eleanor Osgood encouraged integration of affordable housing
units into the community as she did not want to see a
stratified structure of housing, and she discussed courtyard
housing.
Rich Waters discussed infill housing; privacy; use of
garages for storage; and he wanted to see additional
affordable housing in the City.
Larry Kaufman discussed the need to address homeless issues
in the City.
Discussion ensued between staff, Commissioners and
Councilmembers regarding the allocation; the drop in units;
the jobs/housing balance; utilizing the density bonus more
efficiently; incorporating affordable housing into new
developments instead of stand-alone housing; the difficulty
of subsidizing affordable units; workforce housing; working
with major companies that have a stake in providing
affordable housing; direct subsidies; tax incentives; Culver
City as the creative office center in the area; parking
districts in the creative office zone; promoting creative
office development; neighborhood preservation goals;
neighborhood consistency vs. higher density development;
neighborhood guidelines; prevailing conditions; mixed use
development standards; density and community benefits; the
density allowance; incorporating affordability in the mixed
use ordinance; the allocation formula; Regional Housing
Needs Assessment (RHNA) numbers; land capacity; building to
maximum density; local input; different housing cycles;
frustration with the defunding of successful programs; tools
to encourage development of properties; helping the growing
homeless population; clarification regarding the number of
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ordinance; the Globe project; unit per lot restrictions; the
Single Room Occupancy ordinance; mixed use projects;
programs to enable more affordable housing; infrastructure
complaints; storm water drainage; the informal live/work
pool at home; group homes; cost constraints; the home
occupation ordinance; the Upward Bound program; emergency
shelters in the City; the state directive to keep former
redevelopment agency funded programs in the document that
are not funded; clarification that without tax increment
there is no way to fund the programs; the Rental Assistance
Program; work by the state to look at other ways to re-fund
housing programs; the affordability density bonus; updating
numbers; non-substantive technical edits; issues of race and
ethnicity; income based determinations; ADA requirements;
reasonable accommodation; disabilities and developmental
disabilities; recent code amendments; the Fair Housing
Council contract; response times; consistency of funding for
the Rental Assistance Program; putting a human face on the
loss of redevelopment funds; rent increases; clarification
that rental assistance monies are leftover housing funds
earmarked for 2013-2014; a suggestion to have the Finance
Advisory Committee evaluate the impact of the Rental
Assistance Program and make recommendations on ways to
retain the program; covenants attached to buildings;
affordability covenants; the Community Development Block
Grant Program; the Senior Center Loan; the vetting process;
multi-family guidelines; neighborhoods susceptible to
change; Tilden Terrace; groups or organizations working to
find funding solutions; support for ways for the City to
take action and move things along; making the priorities of
the City be known; the Assembly and the Senate;
rehabilitation vs. funding new housing; “mansionization” vs.
smaller units; courtyard apartments; the density debate; the
Homelessness Count; the institutional count; the loan from
the Affordable Housing Set Aside Funds to the Redevelopment
Agency; Transit Oriented Development; the Exceptional
Children’s Foundation Project; the density bonus program;
development fees; the number of foreclosures in Culver City;
the previous Housing Element in 2010; unrealistic RHNA
numbers; comparisons with surrounding cities; development
parameters; housing needs growth vs. employee growth; the
Rental Assistance Program waiting list; the affordability
gap; the mediation process; large rent increases; reductions
to density and height; the workforce population; vacant land
inventory in the City; the underdeveloped RMD parcels;
multi-family guidelines; development along the boulevards
vs. development in neighborhoods; the CEQA portion of the September 16, 2013
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process; Culver City zoning vs. Los Angeles zoning; and next
steps in the process.
Councilmember O’Leary received clarification that staff
recommended having the City Council consider his suggestion
regarding adoption of regulatory measures for rents in the
City.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER VONCANNON, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR SMITH
FROST AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT THE DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR REVIEW/COMMENT.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT
THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR
REVIEW/COMMENT.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Cooper invited public comment.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk read a
comment submitted by:
Christopher Patrick King
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Items from the City Council
Items from Councilmember Clarke
• Reminded everyone to vote on election day, September
17, 2013
Items from Vice Chair Sahli-Wells
• Announced Coastal Clean Up Day on September 21, 2013
along Ballona Creek
Items from Councilmember O’Leary
September 16, 2013
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• Indicated that he would be paddle boarding in Marina
Del Rey as Chair of the Santa Monica Bay Restoration
Commission on Coastal Clean Up Day
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:32 p.m., the City Council
adjourned its meeting in memory of Juanita Murry to a meeting
on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
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Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council
Culver City, California
JEFFREY COOPER
MAYOR of Culver City, California
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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE September 23, 2013
CITY COUNCIL 5:30 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Cooper called the meeting of the City Council to order at
5:30 p.m.
Present: Jeffrey Cooper, Mayor
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember*
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
*Councilmember O’Leary joined the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
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Closed Session
At 5:30 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
discuss the following items:
CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Initiation of Litigation – (2 items)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
CS-2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: City of Culver City, et al. v. Ana Matosantos, et al.
Case No. 34-2013-80001446
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
CS-3 Conference with Labor Negotiators
City designated representatives: Human Resources Director
Serena Wright
Employee Organization: City Manager
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
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CS-4 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation – (2 items)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
CS-5 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: City of Inglewood, City of Culver City, et al. v. City of
Los Angeles, et al.
Case No. BS143328
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
CS-6 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: Various Underground Pipelines Throughout the City
City Negotiators: City Manager John Nachbar; Assistant City
Manager Martin R. Cole
Other Parties Negotiators: Chevron, Conoco-Phillips,
Exxon/Mobil, Plains Exploration and Production Company, Shell
Under Negotiation: Both Terms and Price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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Reconvene
Mayor Cooper reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:05
p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Cooper indicated there was nothing to report from
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 former Councilmember
Alan Corlin.
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Presentation
Item P-1
A Proclamation designating October as "Walktober - Walk to
School Month" and October 9, 2013 as "Walk to School Day"
Mayor Cooper presented the proclamation.
Jim Shanman thanked the City for the proclamation,
encouraged everyone to participate, and announced meeting
sites for ‘Walk to School Day’ on October 9.
Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells announced that students from Linwood
Howe would be meeting at City Hall at 8:00 a.m. on October 9
and she encouraged everyone to participate.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, THAT IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF BERNIE CORDICK.
Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells announced the EarthFest Los Angeles at
West Los Angeles College on September 28.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Cooper invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Gary Robinson discussed previous complaints about bus noise and
pollution; his efforts to study noise levels; and he requested
that the Transportation Director take noise measurements.
Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells indicated that she would contact the
Transportation Director and follow-up with Mr. Robinson.
Shireen Daytona discussed her appointment to the Landlord
Tenant Mediation Board; scheduled training; her position as September 23, 2013
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Tenant Alternate; appointment guidelines; and she asked that
the matter be investigated.
Jean Ballantine expressed concern with inadequate lighting on
the Culver Boulevard Bike Path and suggested that proper
lighting be installed.
Mayor Cooper indicated that he would have Public Works look
into the matter.
Robert Zirgulis suggested placing bike racks in front of the
high school to encourage more bicycling in the schools.
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Receipt of Correspondence
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
that seven pieces of correspondence on Item A-2 would be
made part of the official record as part of the motion.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AGENDA ITEM: Cash Disbursements
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR AUGUST 31, 2013 – SEPTEMBER
13, 2013.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, C-2, C-3, C-5 AND C-6.
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Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF AUGUST 26, 2013.
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Item C-2
Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.04 (“Nuisances”) of
the Culver City Municipal Code to Enhance Property Maintenance
Standards and to Update the Procedures for the Administrative
Abatement of Public Nuisances and Collection of Costs; Amending
Chapter 1.01 of Title 1 to Relocate the Definition of the
Composition of the Municipal Code Appeals Committee from
Chapter 9.04; and, Adding Chapter 9.13 Establishing
Regulations for the Maintenance and Security of Vacant and/or
Undeveloped Properties
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AMENDING
CHAPTER 9.04 (“NUISANCES”) OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ENHANCE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND UPDATING THE
PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES
AND COLLECTION OF COSTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 1.01 OF TITLE 1 TO
RELOCATE THE DEFINITION OF THE COMPOSITION OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE APPEALS COMMITTEE FROM CHAPTER 9.04; AND, ADDING CHAPTER
9.13 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY
OF VACANT AND/OR UNDEVELOPED PROPERTIES.”
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Item C-3
Approval of a Purchase Order with The Omega Group for the
Purchase of a Regional Crime Mapping Program and Software in
an Amount Not-to-Exceed $39,565
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH THE OMEGA GROUP TO PURCHASE A
REGIONAL CRIME MAPPING PROGRAM AND SOFTWARE IN AN AMOUNT NOT-
TO-EXCEED $39,565; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND, September 23, 2013
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3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-5
(Out of Sequence)
Award of a Contract to Houston and Harris PCS Inc., as the
Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, for the Sewer Main
CCTV and Condition Assessment (Phase II) Project, PZ-230 and
Storm Drain Pipe Inspections, PZ-497 in an Amount Not-to-
Exceed $218,400.56 (with Contingency Authority Not-to-Exceed
$22,000
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONTRACT TO HOUSTON AND HARRIS PCS INC. AS THE
LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR THE SEWER MAIN
CCTV AND CONDITION ASSESSMENT (PHASE II) PROJECT, PZ-230 AND
STORM DRAIN PIPE INSPECTIONS, PZ-497, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$218,400.56 (WITH CONTINGENCY AUTHORITY NOT-TO-EXCEED
$22,000); AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $22,000,
IF NECESSARY; 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-6
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement
with Time Warner Cable for Use of the Public Rights-of-Way on
Slauson Avenue and Buckingham Parkway
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
WITH TIME WARNER CABLE; AND,
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2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-4
(Out of Sequence)
Approval of a Purchase Order with 3M for the Purchase of Three
Automated License Plate Readers in an Amount Not-to-Exceed
$58,003.50
Mayor Cooper invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed his comments from the meeting of
September 9; read the response he received to his questions
from that meeting; and he noted that based on the information
provided the system could not be used for parking enforcement
as indicated.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers whether the
system could be used for parking enforcement; the new permit
parking program; scofflaw vehicles; and a request for
additional information once data is available.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH 3M TO PURCHASE THREE ALPR
UNITS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $58,003.50; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 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-7
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Approval of a Contract with New Flyer of America Inc., for the
Purchase of Six (6) Advanced Design, Heavy-Duty, Low Floor
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Powered Forty-Foot Transit Buses
and Optional Equipment in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $3,630,000
Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells clarified that Natural Gas is a fossil
fuel.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH NEW FLYER OF AMERICA INCORPORATED,
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SIX (6) NEW AND UNUSED CNG POWERED
FORTY-FOOT (40’) LOW FLOOR HEAVY DUTY ADVANCED DESIGN TRANSIT
BUSES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$3,630,000; 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
FOUR FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT 1) Award of a Contract to Palp,
Inc. dba Excel Paving Company for the Construction of
Pedestrian Improvements at Intersections with Bus Stops, PZ-
950, Federal Aid No. RPSTPLE 5240 (029) in an Amount Not-to-
Exceed $826,280.00 (with Change Order Authority in an Amount
Not-to-Exceed $82,628.00); and 2) Approval of a Related Budget
Amendment
Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells received clarification regarding the
timing of the project, the overlap with other construction in
the area, and coordination with the other contractors.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE NEW FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $634,000 FOR THE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT AT
INTERSECTION AT BUS STOPS, PZ-950, FEDERAL AID NO. RPSTPLE 5240
(029), TO THE RESPECTIVE PROJECT REVENUE September 23, 2013
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(42380000.341000.PZ950) AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
(42380000.730100.PZ950). THIS AMOUNT WILL BE REIMBURSED BY
FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (A 4/5TH VOTE IS
REQUIRED TO APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT.);
2) AWARD A CONTRACT TO PALP, INC. DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY FOR
THE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT AT INTERSECTION AT BUS STOPS, PZ-
950, FEDERAL AID NO. RPSTPLE 5240 (029) IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-
EXCEED $ 826,280.00, BASED ON ITS BID;
3) AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE
CHANGE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $82,628, IF NECESSARY;
4) AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
5) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Action Items
Item A-1
Discussion and (If Desired) Direction Related to the Work
Plan for the Finance Advisory Committee (FAC)
Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, provided a summary of
the material of record.
Mayor Cooper invited public input.
No speakers came forward and no cards were received.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
a suggestion to add consideration of Rental Assistance
Program funds to the Work Plan; a request to provide
information on the City of Walnut Creek to the Committee;
transparency; citizen involvement; using the talents of the
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tools in the post redevelopment world; the proposed Work
Plan; and support for keeping the Work Plan as a living
document.
Responding to inquiry, FAC Vice Chair Crystal Alexander
discussed the plan to review and comment on suggested
modifications to the budget process and the formation of ad
hoc subcommittees.
Discussion between staff and Councilmembers ensued regarding
the budget process; public input; Commission input; City
Council priorities; website communications; transparency;
long-term financial forecast; the storm water requirements;
current financial policies; the main goal of analyzing
Measure Y proceeds; the utilization of assessment districts
to fund infrastructure costs; paramedic services;
consideration of the Rental Assistance Program; the business
tax ordinance; the budget process; and appreciation to the
FAC.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR SAHLI-
WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
THE PROPOSED FAC WORK PLAN WITH THE ADDITION OF THE REVIEW
OF THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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Item A-2
Discussion and Direction to the City Manager Regarding
Proposed Changes to the Residential Permit Parking Program
(PPP), Including Procedures and Regulations for Residential
Permit Parking Districts, Establishment of Preferential
Parking Zones, and Related Fees
Gabe Garcia, Traffic Engineer, provided a summary of the
material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
present enforcement capabilities, move to evade; 3-4 vehicle
households; bundling permits; non-residential intrusion;
restricted streets and the review process; clarification
that adoption of the district map does not force the
creation of districts; gated communities; and efficiencies
and uniformity to create consistently available parking and
enforcement.
Mayor Cooper invited public participation. September 23, 2013
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The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Larry Kaufman provided background on himself noting that he
is currently homeless; he discussed homelessness in the
City; the reputation of the City; the Culver City Police
Department; the Municipal Code; the Homeless Count in Culver
City; and a suggestion to create an id card for the homeless
in Culver City.
John Heyl wanted to make sure that Farragut Drive would be
grandfathered into the new program; he supported seven day
restrictions on the block and implementing recommendations
of the of the Safe Routes to School workshops; he felt the
fees were excessive; and he wanted to see automated parking
enforcement systems.
Michael Candland expressed concern regarding development in
the City; ‘elegant density’; the ripple effect; affects to
single-family homeowners; gridlock; he discussed the Culver
City Charter; he felt the permit system was too complex; and
he asked that the overbuilding be stopped.
Mayor Cooper noted that the allowable density and height
requirements were lower in Culver City than in Los Angeles.
Steve Newton discussed parking issues in the neighborhood;
excessive fees; hardship parking; and the number of permits
issued.
Ilbert Phillips noted the challenge of parking in the area;
difficulties faced by Grace Lutheran Church; he asked the
City to go back to unrestricted parking after 6 p.m. on
Farragut; he discussed community activities; he asserted
that public streets should not become private parking lots;
and he expressed support for more equitable parking and for
sharing public sidewalks.
Mike Delgado expressed concern with parking issues created
by new development; safety; ingress and egress and he asked
for help from the City to address issues.
Paulette Greenberg discussed the variance granted to the
church in 1957; her efforts to address issues before the
Traffic Commission over 30 years ago; businesses, the church
and the school on her street using the residential street as September 23, 2013
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a private parking lot; incidences of crime on the block; and
the institution of permit parking on her street.
Alan Corlin expressed support for the policy and kudos to
staff for their work on the item.
Michael Stivers discussed parking issues in the area; permit
parking; enforcement; and he thanked the City Council.
Pamela Pitti Turner thanked the City Council for their
assistance with permit parking in the past; discussed
signage; issues with a bar in the area; and she questioned
the fees for additional permits.
Patricia Graf expressed support for the proposal, and she
suggested that the Police Department visit the neighborhoods
to assess typical parking and situations in each district.
Andrew Rifkin asserted that the City did not have the
resources to properly enforce the current restrictions much
less a district; he discussed complaint basis enforcement;
and the practices of the City of Los Angeles.
Linda Messner expressed opposition to parking permits;
discussed petitions; potential conflicting desires of the
district and the neighborhood; requiring businesses to
provide parking for their employees; the fee for additional
cars; the annual review of fees; concern that renters got to
sign petitions; exemptions for weekends and holidays; and
concern that others are making the decision for the
neighborhood.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
fees and the hardship regulations.
Karlo Silbiger discussed the School District perspective;
felt that there should be an ongoing conversation between
the School District and the City; he expressed support for
additional parking in front of the school for the District;
he discussed hours needed; creating Board policy to
coordinate with the City; having each school create
individual parking plans; parking for major school events;
and exemptions.
Tom Foley expressed support for not enforcing holidays; he
discussed the Hayden Tract; enforcement; and street sweeping
hours. September 23, 2013
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David Hauptman echoed the comments of Alan Corlin in his
support for the item and appreciation to staff.
Dr. Jonathan Bailin expressed support for the item and he
felt that enforcement would be profitable for the City.
Cary Anderson discussed enforcement; the petition; street
sweeping; the length of time to drive the district; license
plate readers; move to evade; he expressed support for the
district; and discussed issues with School District parking.
Linda Smith-Frost expressed support for the Permit Parking
Program; discussed issues on Wasatch Avenue; the process;
defining what is a block; she suggested providing the
address of each entity being included on the petition;
instituting a time deadline on the Engineering Department;
and she questioned the requirement of the 66% majority.
Stacie Neroni declined to speak.
James Province thanked Councilmembers serving on the School
District Liaison Committee and Gabe Garcia; he discussed
student safety; and proper traffic mitigation and parking
regulation.
Linda Deitch discussed residential districts; specific needs
for different areas; and the breakdown of some of the
residential areas.
Mila Garcia discussed parking issues in her neighborhood;
parking for businesses in the area; she expressed support
for permit parking in her neighborhood; she expressed
concern with permit fees; and noise generated by bar
patrons.
Anthony Mollica expressed appreciation for staff efforts to
bring organization to a chaotic situation, and he discussed
the 40 parking spaces to be set-aside for teachers.
Jean Ballantine discussed the number of people between the
ages of 18-34 living at home; the idea of a single-family
home with two adult drivers; and car collectors.
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read written comments
from:
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Marta Zaragoza
Corinne Walden
Jason Al-Samarrie
Carol Pass
Gary Reissman
Julien Bozung
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
move to evade; license plate recognition; the chalking
system; parking within the district; creating an effective
enforcement system; bundling of permits; proposed fees;
voluntary compliance; the target of the restrictions; gated
communities; daytime restrictions; employee parking; streets
adopted into the system; the proposed annual audit; streets
with existing restrictions; signage; neighborhood
representatives; renters; holiday and Saturday restrictions;
the curb use plan for CCUSD; working collaboratively with
CCUSD; the 66% requirement; clarification that areas without
any restrictions would remain that way but gain the
potential for change; clarification regarding the process to
establish a parking district; streets with unique issues;
tailoring restrictions to individual streets; fees for
additional permits; the hardship fee; efforts to discourage
fraud; implementing a screening process; addressing car
collectors; the fee schedule; annual evaluation of fees;
creating uniformity and simplifying administration of the
program; issues on Commonwealth; School District parking;
tension between multi-unit housing and single-family
residences; encouraging people to park in the parking
structure for their building; neighbors as intruders;
competition between residents for available parking; size of
the district; recognizing that a segment of the population
is not being served and making changes; making parking more
equitable; the addition of two parking enforcement officers;
not relying on a complaints based program; the
implementation process; reevaluating patrols; clarification
that 6,900 permit related citations were written last fiscal
year; 4043 Irving Place; new developments; conditions of
approval; augmenting the exclusions chapter; Washington/
National; standard conditions of approval; differences in
residential buildings; ways of establishing identity; making
processes available online; processes of other
municipalities; preventing the transfer of permits; the one
to many relationship; four-hour street sweeping;
coordinating street sweeping with surrounding streets;
making modifications to the street sweeping route; automatic
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of every chalked car to monitor parking movement within the
area; encouragement to work with neighborhood associations
to get the word out; impacts to area businesses; employee
parking; predictive enforcement; anticipating where problems
are and concentrating response in those areas; taking
inventory to identify hot spots; appreciation to the public
for their participation in the process; a request that the
Police Department implement a non-complaints based
enforcement system; including existing parking restrictions
into the districts; the opportunity to evaluate restrictions
currently in place and make modifications; staff discretion;
feedback from the community; clarification regarding zoning
for the residential permit parking program; adjacency;
original frontage; the original variance for Grace Lutheran
Church; condominium parking; equitable fees; Saturdays in
the Rancho Higuera District; holiday enforcement protocol; a
suggestion to list exempted days in the resolution;
adjusting restricted parking hours around schools; hours of
parking enforcement; and the psychology of parking in front
of your home.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. DISCUSS PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE RESIDENTIAL PERMIT
PARKING PROGRAM (“PPP”); INCLUDING CHANGES DISCUSSED
REGARDING THE SLIDING SCALE FOR ADDITIONAL PERMITS FOR CARS
AND HOURS AROUND SCHOOLS; AND,
2. DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO RETURN WITH A PROPOSED
RESOLUTION TO FORMALLY ADOPT THE PROPOSED PPP CONSISTENT
WITH THIS REPORT AND ANY ADDITIONAL DIRECTION FROM CITY
COUNCIL.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Cooper invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed holiday parking enforcement; movie
theatre parking; employee parking; and he encouraged holiday
enforcement.
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Items from the City Council
None.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:46 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Bernie Cordick to
Monday, October 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
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Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council
Culver City, California
JEFFREY COOPER
MAYOR of Culver City, California