THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE March 27, 2006
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY, 6:30 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:30
P.M.
Present: Mayor Albert Vera
Vice Mayor Gary Silbiger
Councilmember Alan Carlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
the following item:
CS-1: Conference with Real Property Negotiations
Re: 8511 Warner Drive
City Negotiator: Jerry Fulwood, Susan Evans
Other Parties' Negotiators: Frederick Smith under
Negotiation: Terms and/or price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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Recess to Closed Session
• The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:31 P.M.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:00 P.M., with
all Members present.March 27, 2006
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by Jerry Fulwood, Chief
Administrative Officer, and the Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Ca melita Bell.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Vera announced that no action was taken in Closed
Session.
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Presentations
Item P-1
Proclamation of the City Council proclaiming the week of
March 27, 2006 as Culver City Education Foundation Week.
Councilmember Gross read the proclamation. Shelly
Papadopoulos, President, Culver City Education Foundation,
thanked the City Council.
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Item P-2
Proclamation of the City Council proclaiming March 31, 2006
as Cesar Chavez Day.
Councilmember Silbiger read the proclamation.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Vera invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Battalion Chief Mike Bowden, Culver City Fire Department,
gave an update regarding CERT training in the community.
Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator, reported on the
Washington National Specific Plan meeting held on March 25,
2006.
Marta Zaragoza, regarding the alleged lack of office
coverage during lunch hours in the Redevelopment offices.
C. Michael Melton, representing Culver City Elks #1917,
presented the "Distinguished Citizenship Award" to Mayor
Vera.
Sharon Zeitlin, President, Culver City Friends of the
Library, reported on upcoming events scheduled for April
2006.
Cary Anderson, showed a videotape of potholes in the City.
Bill Reid, advising of a series of films sponsored by the
Academy Foundation entitled "Great to be Nominated".
James Repking, Esq., representing 8461 Warner Drive LLC,
expressing concerns regarding the closed session on the
agenda. Feels that other issues not permitted per the
Brown Act may have been discussed.
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Item PF-1
Legislation and League of California Cities Priority Focus
Bulletins - Issue #10-2006 (March 10, 2006) and Issue #11
(March 17, 2006).
Shelly Wolfberg, Intergovernmental Relations Officer
reported on highlights from the bulletin.
3March 27, 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, C-3 AND C-4.
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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 MARCH 6, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2006.
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Item C-3
Approval of Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2006; THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2006; AND MINUTES OF THE
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2006 AS
SUBMITTED.
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4March 27, 2006
Item C-4
Adoption of a Resolution to Renew Eligibility for the
Federal Surplus Property Program.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2006-R013 APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR ELIGIBILITY RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR
FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY PROGRAM; AND
2.AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO SIGN
ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE SUBMITTAL OF THE
FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY PROGRAM APPLICATION.
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Action Items
Item A-1
Risk Management Department Presentation
Kermit Francis, Interim Risk Manager, addressed the City
Council. Mr. Francis reviewed the status of the City's
workers compensation program.
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Item A-2
Financial State of the City - Part II
This item was pulled from the agenda.
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
ACTION ITEM NUMBERS A-8, A-9 AND A-10.
5March 27, 2006
Item A-8
Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Various Fees to be
Charged by the Recreation Division of the Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Department.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-R014 ESTABLISHING VARIOUS FEES TO BE
CHARGED BY THE RECREATION DIVISION OF THE PARKS, RECREATION
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND RESCIND EXHIBITS
PERTAINING TO SECTIONS ON JUST 4 KIDS DAY CAMP AND TEEN
CAMP; AND ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2003-R047.
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Item A-9
Adopt Resolution No. 2006-R015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
FILES IN THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT, WHICH ARE MORE THAN
TWO (2) YEARS OLD.
ADOPTED, with further reading waived.
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Item A-10
Adopt Resolution No. 2006-R016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
FILES IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
ADOPTED, with further reading waived.
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6March 27, 2006
The following Action Items were discussed and voted on
separately:
Item A-3
Consideration to Approve an Amendment to the SITE Design
Group, Inc. Contract, Authorization to Apply for Additional
Proposition 40 Funds and a Budget Amendment to the
Skateboard Park Project P-830.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
James McDemas
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR
PROPOSITION 40 PER CAPITA FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$53,964.00 FOR THE NEW SKATEBOARD PARK PROJECT
P-830; AND
2.UPON RECEIPT OF THE PROPOSITION 40 PER CAPITA GRANT
EXECUTION DOCUMENT, AUTHORIZE AN ALLOCATION OF
$53,964.00 FROM PROPOSITION 40 PER CAPITA FUNDS TO
GRANTS EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT #42300830.619800 AND
GRANTS REVENUE ACCOUNT #42300830.346820 FOR NEW
SKATEBOARD PARK PROJECT P-830; AND
3.APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE SITE DESIGN GROUP, INC.
CONTRACT FROM $47,885.00 TO $79,210.00.
A 4/5THS VOTE IS REQUIRED TO ADOPT A BUDGET AMENDMENT.
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Item A-4
Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Title 9,
General Regulations, Regarding View Preservation
(Obstruction from Trees).
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Greg Valtierra
Following discussion, the following motions were made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAIVE
THE SECOND READING OF THE ORDINANCE.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2006-002
[AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING TITLE 9, GENERAL REGULATIONS, OF THE CULVER CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE (CCMC) PERTAINING TO VIEW PRESERVATION
(OBSTRUCTION FROM TREES).]
AYES:
Councilmembers Carlin, Gross, Rose
NOES:
Councilmember Silbiger, Mayor Vera
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Item A-5
Consideration of a Request Submitted by Sony Pictures
Entertainment for an Amendment to Extend the Term of the
Development Agreement Relating to Property at 10202
Washington Boulevard in the Studio (S) Zone.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
April Dmytrenko and Jack Kindberg, representing Sony
Pictures Entertainment
8March 27, 2006
Item A-5
(continued)
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING AND PUBLISHING OF PUBLIC
NOTICE.
Mayor Vera declared the public hearing open.
Mayor Vera invited public participation.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SILBIGER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING
BE CLOSED.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. FIND THAT PURSUANT TO THE CEQA AND CEQA GUIDELINES,
ANY POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
00 HAVE BEEN ANALYZED ADEQUATELY IN THE EIRS
CERTIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE ORIGINAL
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AND COMPARED WITH INFORMATION
IN THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PROGRAM FIR, OR THE CULVER
CITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT AND MERGER PROGRAM
SUBSEQUENT FIR, AS WELL AS OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL
ANALYSES AVAILABLE TO THE CITY, AND (B) HAVE BEEN
AVOIDED OR MITIGATED PURSUANT TO THAT ENVIRONMENTAL
ANALYSIS, PURSUANT TO CEQA AND CEQA GUIDELINES,
NOTHING FURTHER IS REQUIRED; AND
2 INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 2006-003
APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY, SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND LOT, INC.
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10202 WASHINGTON
BOULEVARD.
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Item A-6
Consideration of the Sale of 8511 Warner Drive to
Conjunctive Points Warner Development, LLLP.
Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator, gave the staff
report.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Howard S. Fisher
Marta Zaragoza
Sadie Cerda
Al Luber, representing Santa Monica Gymnastics Center
Michael Wellman
James Repking, Esq., representing 8461 Warner Drive LLC
Aaron Kay, representing Freddi's China Closet
Scott Martin, property owner of 8461 Warner Drive
James Jacobsen
Hugo De Castro
David Freitag, representing Eastham Culver & Associates
Michael Hackman, representing The Willows
F. Ronald Rader
Christopher Armenta, City Clerk read written comments
submitted by the following:
George N. Pluto
Murray Kane, Agency Counsel, responded to speakers'
comments.
10March 27, 2006
Item A-6
(continued)
Following City Council discussion, the following motion
was
made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY MAYOR VERA,
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE THE SALE OF THE REAL PROPERTY AT 8511
WARNER DRIVE, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
IN THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG
THE CITY OF CULVER CITY AND CONJUNCTIVE POINTS
WARNER DEVELOPMENT, LLLP, AND ALL ATTACHED
DOCUMENTS, THERETO; AND
2.AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO
EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BY AND
AMONG CONJUNCTIVE POINTS WARNER DEVELOPMENT, LLLP,
AND ALL NECESSARY RELATED DOCUMENTS TO EFFECT THE
SALE; AND
3.AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO
EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY THE PUBLIC PARKING
COVENANTS AFFECTING REAL PROPERTY, BY AND AMONG
CITY OF CULVER CITY AND CONJUNCTIVE POINTS WARNER
DEVELOPMENT, LLLP.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Silbiger, Vera
NOES: Councilmember Rose
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Item A-7
Discussion of a Proposal to Develop a Local Solar
Initiative for Culver City.
Craig Johnson, Building Official, gave the staff report.
Following discussion, the City Council directed staff to
continue research on this item.
11March 27, 2006
Public Comment - Items Not On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Vera invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE FOLLOWING CORRESPONDENCE:
The following people submitted correspondence regarding the
sale of 8511 Warner Drive to Conjunctive Points Warner
Development, LLP:
James R. Repking, Esq.
Sadie Cerda
Jeffrey Palmer
Hugo Castro
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Items from Staff
Items Presented by Martin Cole, Assistant Chief
Administrative Officer:
• City Council will need to adjourn this meeting to
Tuesday ! March 28 for a closed session regarding
public employee appointment (Police Chief).
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Adjourn in Memory
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY MAYOR VERA AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS ADJOURNED,
IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF ROBERT OGLE, FORMER CITY
ATTORNEY.
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12March 27, 2006
Items from Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Rose:
• Mayor's Luncheon to be held on April 4, 2006.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Corlin:
• Requested staff to provide information regarding the
number of active, inactive and abandoned oil wells in
the City.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Silbiger:
• Inquired into the effectiveness of the 24-hour report
provided to City Council.
• Teen Center opening will take place on March 30, 2006.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Gross:
• Requested that tentative agendas for Council meetings
be provided to the City Council.
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Items Presented by Mayor Vera:
• Thanked staff for the program for the unveiling of the
Harry Culver statue on March 26, 2006.
• Noted problems on Kinston Avenue are occurring again.
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13March 27, 2006
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:55 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Robert Ogle,
former City Attorney, to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be
held on March 28, 2006.
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Christopher Armenta
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2006
GARY SILBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
March 28, 2006
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
6:15 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:15
P.M.
Present: Mayor Albert Vera
Vice Mayor Gary Silbiger
Councilmember Alan Corlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
the following item:
CS-I: Public Employee Appointment
Title: Police Chief
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
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Recess to Closed Session
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:15 P.M.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 8:30 P.M., with
all Members present.
o0oMarch 28, 2006
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:30 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting to be held on April 3, 2006.
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Christopher Armenta
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2006
GARY SILIBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
April 3, 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 Albert Vera
Vice Mayor Gary Silbiger
Councilmember Alan Corlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
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 Appointment
Title: Police Chief
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 7:10 P.M., with
all Members present.
o0oApril 3, 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 Vera announced that there was nothing to report from
Closed Session.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Vera invited public participation.
There was not response.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, 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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2April 3, 2006
Joint Items
Item J-1
Height Exception, HEIGHTEX P-2005076 and Mitigated Negative
Declaration Determination for the Studio R
Office/Commercial Development Located at 9343 Culver
Boulevard in the Commercial Downtown (CD) Zone.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING AND POSTING OF
NOTICES.
Mayor Vera called for a staff report.
Jose Mendivil, Assistant Planner gave the staff report.
Mayor Vera opened the public hearing.
Mayor Vera invited public testimony.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2006-R017 THAT ESTABLISHES BY
RESOLUTION A MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT OF FIFTY SIX (56)
FEET ABOVE GRADE WITH AN ADDITIONAL NINE (9) FEET FOR
ROOF TOP STRUCTURES AT 9343 CULVER BOULEVARD IN THE
COMMERCIAL DOWNTOWN (CD) ZONE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL STATED IN SAID RESOLUTION.
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3April 3, 2006
Public Comment - Items Not On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Vera invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING CORRESPONDENCE:
Letter addressed to Todd Tipton, Redevelopment
Administrator from Egon Monostory complaining about a
nearby business.
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Items from Staff
No action was taken on this time.
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Items from Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Rose:
• Mayor's Luncheon is scheduled for April 4, 2006.
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4April 3, 2006
Adj ournment
There being no further business, at 7:30 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a Regular Meeting to be
held on April 10, 2006.
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Christopher Armenta
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2006
GARY SILBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
April 10, 2006
• CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
6:30 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:30
P.M.
Present: Mayor Albert Vera
Vice Mayor Gary Silbiger
Councilmember Alan Corlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
the following item:
CS-1: Meet with City's Labor Negotiator
Negotiator: Jack Hoffman
City designated representatives: Jack Hoffman
Employee Organization: Culver City Employees
Association; Culver City Firefighters' Association;
Culver City Fire Management Group; Culver City
Management Group Employees; Culver City Police
Officers Association; Culver City Police Management
Group
Re: Negotiations related to Personnel, Employee
Relations, Salary Survey and other matters
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
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Recess to Closed Session
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:30 P.M.
o0oApril 10, 2006
Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:00 P.M., with
all Members present.
o0o
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by Jerry Fulwood, Chief
Administrative Officer, and the Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Rabbi Allen Maller.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Vera announced that there was nothing to report from
Closed Session.
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Presentations
Item P-1
A Proclamation of the City Council Proclaiming April, 2006
as Rabbi Allen Mailer Month.
Councilmember Gross read the proclamation. Rabbi Allen
Mailer thanked the City Council.
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2April 10, 2006
Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Vera invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Matt Gaffney, regarding problems occurring on Kinston
Avenue.
Vicki Daly Redholtz and Dr. Dean Gebroe, representing the
Friends of the Culver City Dog Park and Robyn Brogdon,
Executive Director, City of Angels Veterinary Specialty
Center, regarding the grand opening of the dog park
scheduled for April 22, 2006. Dr. Gebroe advised the City
Council that the City of Angels Veterinary Specialty Center
had donated $5,000 to the dog park.
Cary Anderson, regarding illegal parking and unloading
behind the Pacific Theaters site.
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Public Hearing
Item PH-1
Conduct a Public Hearing and Approve the Submission of the
Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan for the Section 8
Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF
NOTICES OF THIS PUBLIC HEARING AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES.
Mayor Vera called for a staff report.
Mona Karroum, Housing Assistant gave the staff report.
Mayor Vera opened the public hearing.
3April 10, 2006
Item PH-1
(continued)
Mayor Vera invited public testimony.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Councilmember Corlin moved the item per the staff
recommendation. Councilmember Rose seconded the motion.
Councilmember Silbiger offered the following amendment:
That a letter be sent to Culver City's elected state and
federal representatives requesting that full HUD funding be
granted to help low income families.
Councilmember Corlin concurred with the amendment and
requested that a letter be prepared for the Mayor's
signature.
Following discussion, the following vote was taken:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CORLIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO TAKE COMMENTS ON THE
SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM PUBLIC
HOUSING AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN; AND
2.APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF THE SECTION 8 HOUSING
CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY ANNUAL
PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT; AND
3.DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A LETTER FOR THE MAYOR'S
SIGNATURE TO BE SENT TO CULVER CITY'S ELECTED STATE
AND FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES REQUESTING THAT FULL HUD
FUNDING BE GRANTED TO HELP LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
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4April 10, 2006
Item PF-1
Legislation and League of California Cities Priority Focus
Bulletins - Issue #12-2006 (March 24, 2006) and Issue
#13-2006 (March 31, 2006).
Shelly Wolfberg, Intergovernmental Relations Officer
reported on highlights from the bulletin.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS,
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED,
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 0-1, C
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
-2, 0-3, 0-4, 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 MARCH 20, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2006.
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5April 10, 2006
Item C-3
Adopt Resolution No. 2006-R020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD
JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011.
ADOPTED, with further reading waived.
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Item C-4
Consideration of Acceptance of Work as Complete by Thomsen
Landscape for the Syd Kronenthal Park Playground
Resurfacing Project.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, THOMSEN
LANDSCAPE FOR THE SYD KRONENTHAL PARK PLAYGROUND
RESURFACING PROJECT, P-831;
2.ACCEPT THE UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE FORMS SUBMITTED BY
THOMSEN LANDSCAPE, ITS SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS;
AND
3.AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF THE 10% CONTRACT RETENTION
AMOUNT ($4,386.00) TO THOMSEN LANDSCAPE, IMMEDIATELY
IN-LIEU OF THE 35-DAY LIEN PERIOD FOLLOWING FILING OF
THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION F
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Item C-5
Adopt Ordinance No. 2006-003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING, ADOPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE
CITY OF CULVER CITY, SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND
LOT, INC. RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10202
WASHINGTON BOULEVARD.
ADOPTED, with further reading waived.
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Item C-6
Authorization to Award a Memorandum of Agreement to The
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company For Transit Bus Tire Leasing
For Five Years With Three One Year Extensions.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE A NEW FIVE (5) YEAR MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
WITH THREE ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSIONS WITH THE GOODYEAR
TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY FOR LEASING OF TRANSIT BUS
TIRES; AND
2.AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING OFFICE TO EXECUTE A NEW
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY AND THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO SIGN
THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY.
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7April 10, 2006
Action Items
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
ACTION ITEM NUMBERS A-2, A-3, A-4 AND A-5.
Item A-2
Consideration of Approval of a Special Permit to the
Fiesta La Ballona Committee to Allow a Petting Zoo, Pony
Rides, K-9 Dog Demonstration and Police Horse in Veteran's
Park for Entertainment Purposes on August 25-27, 2006.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE
FIESTA LA BALLONA COMMITTEE TO ALLOW A PETTING ZOO, PONY
RIDES, K-9 DOG DEMONSTRATION AND POLICE HORSE IN VETERAN'S
PARK ON AUGUST 25-27, 2006 FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES.
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Item A-3
Designation of Unallocated Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Funds to the Sherbourne Streetlight
Replacement Project between Washington Boulevard and Jacob
Street for Program Year 2006/2007.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION TO
DESIGNATE UNALLOCATED CDBG FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$58,292.00 IN FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 TO THE SHERBOURNE
STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.
2006-R019.
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Item A-4
Approval of a Budget Amendment to Fund Contract Building
Inspectors to Meet Staffing Requirements of the Symantec
Project for the Remainder of the 2005-2006 Fiscal Year.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO FUND
CONTRACT BUILDING INSPECTORS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE
2005-2006 FISCAL YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,000.00 TO
ACCOUNT NUMBER 10151500.411700 AND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$16,000.00 TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 10151500.740100.
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Item A-5
Consideration to Award a Contract to Kleinfelder, Inc. for
Soil Analysis of the Skateboard Park Project P-830.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KLEINFELDER, INC. FOR THE
SOILS ANALYSIS OF THE SKATEBOARD PARK PROJECT FOR A
TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED COST OF $6,880.00;
2.DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE
AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY; AND
3.AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AND CITY
ENGINEER TO INCREASE THE AGREEMENT BY AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED 25%, IF NECESSARY, DUE TO UNFORESEEN FIELD
CONDITIONS.
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The following Action Item was discussed and voted on
separately:
Item A-1
Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Preferential Parking
on Sherbourne Drive between the Alley South of Washington
Boulevard and Jacob Street, and a Preferential Parking
District Encompassing Sherbourne Drive Between the Alley
South of Washington Boulevard and Jacob Street; Caroline
Avenue, Sherbourne Drive, and Cattaraugus Avenue between
Jacob Street and the South End of the Cul-de-Sacs; and
Jacob Street from Helms Avenue to Cattaraugus Avenue.
Adopt Resolution 2006-R018 and Rescind Resolution
2005-R062.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Marta Zaragoza
Jed West
Joe Haro
Cary Anderson
Christopher Armenta, City Clerk read written comments
submitted by the following:
Shelley Rothman
Jim and Brenda Berland
Gabriel Garcia, Public Works Department gave the staff
report.
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Item A-1
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE PREFERENTIAL PARKING ON SHERBOURNE DRIVE
BETWEEN THE ALLEY SOUTH OF WASHINGTON BOULEVARD AND
JACOB STREET AND APPROVE ESTABLISHING A PREFERENTIAL
PARKING DISTRICT ENCOMPASSING SHERBOURNE DRIVE
BETWEEN THE ALLEY SOUTH OF WASHINGTON BOULEVARD AND
JACOB STREET; CAROLINE AVENUE, SHERBOURNE DRIVE,
AND CATTARAUGUS AVENUE BETWEEN JACOB STREET AND THE
SOUTH END OF THE CUL-DE-SACS; AND JACOB STREET FROM
HELMS AVENUE TO CATTARAUGUS AVENUE; AND
2.ADOPT RESOLUTION 2006-R018 ESTABLISHING THE
PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT AS PER MOTION NUMBER
1, AND RESCIND RESOLUTION 2005-R062.
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Public Comment - Items Not On the Agenda (Continued).
Mayor Vera invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Marta Zaragoza, expressing disagreement with the staff
recommendation for Action Item A-1. Requested how to
appeal the Council action.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING CORRESPONDENCE:
The following people sent emails regarding establishing
preferential parking on Sherbourne Drive, Caroline Drive,
Helms Avenue and Cattaraugus Avenue (Agenda Item A-1):
James Alamillo
Jim and Brenda Berland
Letter addressed to Susan Evans, Community Development
Director from Egon Monostory, responding to a letter from
Ms. Evans.
Email from "A Concerned Citizen" alleging drug activity at
a home on the 4100 block of Bledsoe Avenue.
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Adjourn in Memory
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY MAYOR VERA AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS ADJOURNED,
IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF PHIL PARLETT, CULVER CITY
BUSINESS OWNER AND ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE LIONS CLUB AND BOY
SCOUTS.
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Items from Staff
Items Presented by Martin Cole, Assistant Chief
Administrative Officer:
• City Council will need to adjourn this meeting to
April 17, 2006.
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Items Presented by Christopher Armenta, City Clerk:
• Municipal Election to be held on April 11, 2006.
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Items from Council
Items Presented by Mayor Vera:
• Gave an update regarding negotiations he is holding
regarding the recreational vehicle parking situation.
Following discussion, the City Council concurred to
bring this item back for discussion next week.
• Gave an update regarding discussions he is holding
regarding animal control services for the City.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:20 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Phil Parlett,
Culver City business owner and active member of the Lions
Club and Boy Scouts, to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be
held on April 17, 2006.
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Christopher Armenta
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2006
GARY SILBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
April 17, 2006
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
7:10 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:10
P.M.
Present: Mayor Albert Vera
Vice Mayor Gary Silbiger
Councilmember Alan Corlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
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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Added Item
At this time, Carol Schwab, City Attorney reported on the
following action from the Closed Session of March 28, 2006:
On March 28, 2006, by majority vote, the City Council took
an action to appoint Chief Donald Pederson as the next
Culver City Police Chief. While the majority vote was
reported out immediately to the press and the public in
writing, the exact tally of the vote was given. As
required, Ms. Schwab is reporting the tally tonight. It is
as follows: 3 to 2 vote, with Mayor Vera, Vice Mayor
Silbiger and Councilmember Gross voting in the majority.
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Presentations
Item P-1
Presentation of Mr. Donald Pederson, Chief of Police.
Mayor Vera read the resume of Donald Pederson.
Martin Cole, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
announced that the employment and appointment of Police
Chief Donald Pederson becomes effective on May 8, 2006.
At this time, Mayor Vera administered the oath and sworn in
Chief Pederson as the new Police Chief.
Interim Police Chief Bill Burck presented Chief Pederson
with his badges.
Chief Pederson thanked the City Council for the opportunity
to serve as Police Chief. Chief Pederson then introduced
his family.
The City Council individually welcomed Chief Pederson.
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Item P-2
Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Members of
the Dog Park Committee.
Councilmember Corlin read the commendation. He then read
the names of the members receiving certificates of
recognition. Vicki Daly Redholtz thanked the City Council,
staff and the community for their support.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Vera invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Dana Bean, representing Star Eco Station, regarding the
Children's Earth Day celebration being held this weekend.
Sharon Zeitlin, President, Culver City Friends of the
Library, regarding an event scheduled on April 22, 2006
celebrating National Volunteer Week.
Egon Monostory, expressing opinions regarding comments from
Councilmember Rose.
Mark Olson, representing Southern California Edison,
expressing support for Consent Calendar Item C-2.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN 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
Consideration to Award a Construction Contract to Terno,
Inc. for the Krueger and Lindblade Streets Streetlight
Improvement Projects.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TERNO, INC. FOR THE
KRUEGER AND LINDBLADE STREETS STREETLIGHT PROJECTS,
P-652 & 684, BASED ON ITS BID AMOUNT OF $319,700.00;
2.AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS NOT EXCEEDING THE CONTRACT
AMOUNT BY 10%; AND
3.DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER TO APPROVE THE DOCUMENTS.
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Action Items
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
ACTION ITEM A-4.
Item A-4
Adopt Resolution No. 2006-R039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE EXISTING MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CULVER CITY MANAGEMENT GROUP AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2005-R059.
ADOPTED, with further reading waived.
Adopt Resolution No. 2006-R040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE EXISTING MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CULVER CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2005-R076.
ADOPTED, with further reading waived.
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5April 17, 2006
The following Action Items were discussed and voted on
separately:
Item A-1
Authorization to Award a Professional Services Agreement to
R3 Consulting Group, Inc to Support the Sanitation Division
by Providing an Interim Sanitation Manager.
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer,
gave the staff report.
Councilmember Gross moved the item per the staff
recommendation. Councilmember Rose seconded the motion.
Councilmember Silbiger made the following substitute
motion: That the pay scale [for the consultant] be the same
as the pay scale is for the permanent Sanitation Manager.
There was no second for Councilmember Silbiger's motion.
Following discussion, the following vote was taken:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AWARD A CONTRACT WITH R3 CONSULTING GROUP, INC. (FOR
SAM CHANDLER) TO SUPPORT THE SANITATION DIVISION ON
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, FOR AN AGGREGATE NOT-TO-EXCEED
FEE OF $80,000.00; AND
2.DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER TO APPROVE THE DOCUMENTS.
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Item A-2
Consideration of a Fee Waiver Request Made for the Culver
City Car Show.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Jeff Cooper, representing the Culver City Exchange Club
Councilmember Gross proposed the following motion: That
the City Council grant the fee waiver request for the
Culver City Car Show and pay the estimated City costs of
$15,000.00 from Council discretionary funds.
Councilmember Corlin proposed the following amendment: That
the City Council allocate $12,500.00 to pay for the City
costs associated with this year's Culver City Car Show and
let future Councils determine the amount to be allocated.
Councilmember Gross only concurred with the portion of the
amendment allocating $12,500.00.
Councilmember Silbiger proposed the following substitute
motion: That this item be agendized for discussion by the
Redevelopment Agency to discuss possible funding for the
Culver City Car Show.
There was no second for Councilmember Silbiger's motion.
Following discussion, the following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE FEE WAIVER REQUEST
FOR THE CULVER CITY CAR SHOW AND ALLOCATE $12,500.00 TO PAY
FOR THE CITY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CULVER CITY CAR
SHOW.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Silbiger, Vera
NOES: Councilmember Rose
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Item A-3
Authorization to: 1) Enter Into Lease with the County of
Los Angeles for the Culver City Courthouse Property; and 2)
Enter into Sublease with the Western States Black Research
and Educational Center for the Culver City Courthouse
Property.
Councilmember Rose requested that language be added to the
lease giving the right of first refusal to the City of
Culver City and/or the Culver City Redevelopment Agency.
The City Council concurred with the request.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY MAYOR VERA,
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
I. AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE CULVER CITY
COURTHOUSE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4130 OVERLAND
AVENUE;
2.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AND THE
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO EXECUTE THE LEASE
DOCUMENTS, WITH LANGUAGE ADDED GIVING THE RIGHT OF
FIRST REFUSAL TO THE CITY OF CULVER CITY AND/OR
THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY;
3.AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A SUBLEASE
AGREEMENT WITH THE WESTERN STATES BLACK RESEARCH
AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER; AND
4.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AND THE
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO EXECUTE THE
SUBLEASE DOCUMENTS.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Silbiger, Vera
NOES: Councilmember Rose
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Item A-5
Discussion of Enforcement of Recreational Vehicle Parking
Regulations.
Mayor Vera indicated he was making progress in locating
property for recreational vehicle parking. Mayor Vera
requested that enforcement of the recreational vehicle
parking regulations be suspended for approximately 60 to 90
days until he was able to resolve the issues with the
property.
Councilmember Gross proposed the following motion: Direct
staff to postpone the enforcement of recreational vehicles
parking regulations for a period of ninety (90) days, with
full enforcement to commence automatically after the ninety
(90) day period.
Mayor Vera seconded the motion.
Councilmember Rose proposed the following substitute
motion: That enforcement of the ordinance relating to the
parking of large motor vehicles (including recreational
vehicles), non-motorized vehicles and commercial vehicles
commence on May 1, 2006.
There was no second for Councilmember Rose's motion.
The following vote was taken:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY MAYOR VERA,
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO POSTPONE ENFORCEMENT
OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES PARKING REGULATIONS FOR A PERIOD
OF NINETY (90) DAYS, WITH FULL ENFORCEMENT TO COMMENCE
AFTER THE NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Silbiger, Vera
NOES: Councilmember Rose
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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9April 17, 2006
Public Comment - Items Not On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Vera invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CORLIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE FOLLOWING CORRESPONDENCE:
Email from Patricia Ward requesting that Police Captain
Bill Burck be appointed as Police Chief.
Email from Jarom from Destiny Homes expressing concerns
regarding Mytel International, a company allegedly based in
Culver City.
Email from Gary W. Lacy regarding two research reports he
completed regarding public safety.
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Items from Staff
Items Presented by Christopher Armenta, City Clerk:
• Reported on the Municipal Election held last week on
April 11, 2006. Thanked his staff and the poll
workers for their work. Requested that the City
Council consider issuing commendations to Francis
Talbott-White and the poll workers.
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Items Presented by Carol Schwab, City Attorney:
• Commended Christopher Armenta, City Clerk on last
week's election.
• Commended and thanked Mayor Vera for his service to
the City.
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Items Presented by Martin Cole, Assistant Chief
Administrative Officer:
• Thanked Mayor Vera for his service to the City.
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Items from Council
Items Presented by Mayor Vera:
• Thanked City staff for the assistance they gave him
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Items Presented by Councilmember Gross:
• Inquired what is required to implement the new City
Charter.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Corlin:
• Thanked Mayor Vera for his service to the City.
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Adjourn in Memory
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CORLIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF ROSE CAMARELLA,
MOTHER OF TOM CAMARELLA.
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11April 17, 2006
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:25 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Rose Camarella,
mother of Tom Camarella, to a Regular Meeting to be held on
April 24, 2006.
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Christopher Armenta
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2006
GARY SILBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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