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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE June 3, 2013
CITY COUNCIL 5:00 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Cooper called the meeting of the City Council to order at 5:02
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 led by David VonCannon.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
None.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
None.
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Receipt of Correspondence
June 3, 2013
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE 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 Items
Item JA-1
JOINT ACTION ITEM OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CULVER CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY,
AND THE CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY – Budget Study Session –
City Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014:
Presentation of the Proposed Budgets for the City Council, City
Manager’s Office, City Clerk’s Office, City Attorney’s Office,
Information Technology Department, Human Resources Department,
Finance Department, Transportation Department, Parks, Recreation
& Community Services Department, Fire Department, Police
Department, Community Development [including the Parking
Authority, Housing Authority and Successor Agency], and Public
Works Department [including Capital Improvement Projects]
Mayor Cooper invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City Council:
Michael Hamill, Culver City Chamber of Commerce, expressed
concern with a projected gross deficit in the 2013-2014 budget;
he felt a second look should be taken at the budget; expressed
concern with continued revenue growth; discussed the importance
of economic development; the passage of Measure Y; increased
dependence on sales tax revenue; the importance of a renewed and
sustained effort to attract quality retail; increased TOT;
expenditures to create economic growth; ongoing investment in
community infrastructure; he provided suggestions for new
revenue source enhancements; setting policy regarding the use of
City funds and in-kind services to prevent unknown additional
costs; he agreed to provide copies of his presentation to the
City Council; and he discussed development of an economic June 3, 2013
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development corporation.
John Nachbar, City Manager, introduced the item.
Mary Noller, Budget and Accounting Operations Manager,
summarized changes and adjustments made to the proposed budget,
and corrections to line items in the General Fund.
Don Pederson, Chief of Police, presented an overview of the
proposed Police Department budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
grant opportunities; City Council consensus to hold a parking
control workshop; different departments involved in the
workshop; automatic license plate readers; Smart 911; regular
reports on crime statistics and parking violations; expanded
recruitment efforts; monitoring Metro Rail station issues; the
towing and meter collection contracts; praise for the Police
Department; the Pit Fire Pizza incident; an observation that
parking is a bigger issue than crime; the Culver City Unified
School District Resource Officer; programs within the District;
site surveys; the incident in Newton, Connecticut; CicLAvia; the
recent bomb scare; the size of the Police Department budget
compared with others in the City; continued wise use of
resources; clarification that Metro has not appeared to increase
crime rates; potential issues with nighttime street closures at
Venice and Robertson; safety overtime; non-discretionary
overtime; the size of the police force compared with other
cities; response times; officer safety; community expectations;
costs to hire an officer; pre-funded retirement; and Workers
Compensation.
Chris Sellers, Fire Chief, presented an overview of the proposed
Fire Department budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
appreciation to staff for taking on additional duties; staff
reductions; the number of employees on probation; appreciation
to the department for their hard work; support for the CERT
program; the significance of accreditation; the Insurance Office
Rating and affects to insurance rates; overtime vs. constant
staffing; discretionary overtime; staffing levels of the Fire
Department as compared to other departments; support to other
cities; older equipment; community concern about the oil fields;
hazardous materials facilities in the City; integration of
resources; the PXP emergency plan; specific resources to
petroleum emergencies; staff resources necessary to achieve June 3, 2013
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accreditation again; reductions and impacts to effectiveness;
the auxiliary firefighter program; retirements; a future
ambulance operator program; filling vacancies; EMS oversight;
the nurse educator; quality improvement; the increase to fire
suppression funding; reallocations; one-time funding for six
recruits; increases to workers compensation; the workplan;
paramedic training; the completion of proposed tasks; ongoing
tasks; response times; standards; making statistics available to
the public; ISIS; the Brotman Emergency Room; the seismic
upgrade; cross training and the number of paramedic officers;
length of the probationary period; submission of the compliance
report; amortization of equipment; workers compensation; the
liability reserve fund; the growing retiree population; OPEB
funding; and growing medical premiums.
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director, presented an overview
of the proposed Public Works Department budget for Fiscal Year
2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding the
closure of the Puente Hills landfill; waste diversion; outreach
to the business community; business recycling; composting and
food waste programs; increasing the diversion rate; grants; sale
of recycled items; storm water runoff; the County’s Unmet
Drainage Needs Program; the consolidation of residential permit
parking; trash/recycling split receptacles; National Pollutant
Discharge Eliminations (NPDES); compliance with state standards;
economic impacts; environmental mitigations vs. infrastructure
mitigations; participation in major capital projects; achieving
the goals set; development of an enhanced watershed management
plan; recommendations by the agencies that write the
regulations; plan review; pubic input; the scope of the
responsibilities of Public Works; appreciation to the department
for their response to the community; quality of life in the
City; graffiti abatement; street sweeping contract revisions;
the capital budget; the total Capital Improvement Program (CIP);
an explanation of the Other Contractual Services category and
Other Expenses; facilitating plan check reviews; plan check
fees; one-time expenditures; the CIP budget vs. the Operating
budget; expansion of wireless services; the work plan; Blair
Hills Park drainage; discretionary funds that can be applied to
projects; the work plan for on-street parking; meter
installations; community outreach; items scheduled for
completion for the fourth quarter of 2011-2012; the sustainable
communities plan; the traffic study on Braddock; expansion of
food-waste recycling; the temporary roundabouts; traffic calming
measures; placeholders; the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; June 3, 2013
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wording to clarify that projects are not being put off a year;
targeting specific projects; sharrows; signage regarding
bicycles in lanes; staff reductions and workload; metering
loading zone parking spots; storm water fees; reclassification
of the Pest Control Tech to Urban Forester; retiring medical
pre-funding; and shifting postal costs to cost allocation.
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Recess/Reconvene
Mayor Cooper called a brief recess from 7:52 p.m. to 8:06 p.m.
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Art Ida, Transportation Director, presented an overview of the
proposed Transportation budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding the
line-by-line comprehensive analysis; feedback from riders;
runcutting; timing of the actions; proposed changes; increased
ridership; aspirations to be the best fleet in the nation;
increased training expenses; the transit administration budget;
the incentive program; concern with increases to absenteeism;
efforts to maintain quality; potential fare increases; the TAP
program; inter-agency transfers; gate locking; fare structure;
bus advertising; paratransit; effects of EXPO on ridership; rail
to bus interfaces; Phase 2; service planning; the downtown
shuttle; the Hayden Tract; areas with the greatest need; hours
of operation; the limited budget; branding for the shuttle;
transit operations management software; smartphone technology;
congratulations to staff for the hard work and the awards;
accessibility; money saved by using CNG buses; electric
vehicles; Bike to Work Week; the needs of the Hayden Tract vs.
the needs of the Downtown Business Association; other funding
sources; and appreciation for the dedication of staff.
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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
None.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:51 p.m., the City Council
adjourned its meeting to a meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at
5:00 p.m.
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________________________________________________________________
Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council Culver City, California
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JEFFREY COOPER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE June 4, 2013
CITY COUNCIL 5:00 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Cooper called the meeting of the City Council to order at 5:03
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 Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember O’Leary.
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Joint Action Items
Item JA-1
JOINT ACTION ITEM OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CULVER CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY,
AND THE CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY – Budget Study Session –
City Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014:
Presentation of the Proposed Budgets for the City Council, City
Manager’s Office, City Clerk’s Office, City Attorney’s Office,
Information Technology Department, Human Resources Department,
Finance Department, Transportation Department, Parks, Recreation
& Community Services Department, Fire Department, Police June 4, 2013
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Department, Community Development [including the Parking
Authority, Housing Authority and Successor Agency], and Public
Works Department [including Capital Improvement Projects]
Dan Hernandez, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services, presented an overview of the proposed Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Department budget for Fiscal
Year 2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
expenditures and staffing moves; disability services; the CDBG
award to the City; less reliance on contractual services; moving
a staff member from Vets to the Senior Center; miscellaneous
revenue; grant funding; changes in the fee structure; the
facility use fee; the intent to add wifi to Veterans Auditorium;
the Community Cultural Plan; the demise of redevelopment;
Cultural Affairs; the Disability Advisory Committee; workplans
for Committees and Commissions; promotion of galleries, museums,
and other cultural activities; Artwalk; Fiesta La Ballona; staff
time involved; parks programming; customer satisfaction surveys;
user expectations; access to facilities; gym space; contract
classes; tracking retention; the situation with Cultural
Affairs; sales tax revenue for upcoming projects; the Department
of Finance; a request for more permanent status and funding
including using the General Fund for 2014/2015 to help make the
Cultural Affairs Division whole again; impacts to quality of
life in the community; financial assumptions; caution with
regard to programming; developing a public/private partnership;
separating the Cultural Affairs Foundation from the City and
having it become a 501c3; creating an economic development
corporation; cultural affairs and the arts as economic
development tools; a suggestion to engage the newly formed
Finance Advisory Committee; Measure Y; appreciation to staff;
the recent bomb scare; the department mission; the number of
rentals at Veterans Auditorium; the Plunge; conducting an
organization-wide review; the Affordable Care Act; employees
working more than an average of 30 hours per week and mandated
health care coverage; managing part time employees; hourly
positions; non-career positions; high turnover positions; goals
of the Affordable Care Act; the CalPERS contract; RSVP; Dial-A-
Ride vs. Paratransit; donations; the Senior Nutrition Program;
the renovation at Culver City Park; issues with City run sports
programs; sponsorships; subsidized programming; the reduction in
group insurance; after school classes; recreation program fees;
and the 2009 fee study.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, presented an June 4, 2013
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overview of the proposed Community Services Department budget
for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding the
elimination of Redevelopment; the State Department of Finance;
the entitlement process; development; transit oriented
development; pedestrian amenities; rail spur parking; bond
funding; Ballona Creek; the Pacific Theatres agreement; economic
development programs; the audit; affordable housing; the Housing
Element; past borrowing from the Housing Fund; the ERAF funds;
neighborhood preservation; concern with delaying revenue
generating projects; Parcel B; financial opportunities lost
while not being able to go forward with the plan; funding;
benefits of an active Redevelopment Agency; projects important
to the development of the community; DDA and OPA; development
agreements; extensions of letter agreements; the Long Range
Property Management Plan; getting a Finding of Completion; the
Non-Housing Asset Audit; buying out the state; Farmers Market
income; parking revenues; business outreach; the fast track
permitting process; the Walker parking study; changing parking
behavior; parking enforcement; actions of the state; the
ambitious economic development plan; Media Park; the proposed
shuttle; establishing a semi-permanent food kiosk; the demand
for creative office space; amenities; enforcement services;
standardization between departments; interpretation of the code;
amending the mechanical code; interdivisional and
interdepartmental coordination; code enforcement; development
and inspection; multi-family design guidelines; site plan review
approval; zoning code amendments; height exceptions; retail
smoking establishments; projects in the former redevelopment
areas; the site plan approval review process; the possible
smoking ban on multi-unit dwellings; design for developments;
making the dining regulations comport with the zoning ordinance;
the climate action plan; the California Environmental Quality
Act; greenhouse gas emissions; Life Safety Building Code
requirements; occupancy issues; economic effects; attrition; new
businesses that are code compliant; the Art Fund; the Mortgage
Assistance program; Homeless Outreach; liquidating certain City
holdings; the economic development plan; the budget for the
parking structures; establishing funding for capital
improvements for the parking structures; and placing the
structures on the ROPS.
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Recess/Reconvene
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Mayor Cooper called a brief recess from 7:46 p.m. to 8:05 p.m.
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Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, presented an
overview of the proposed City Council, City Manager, and City
Clerk budgets for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
John Nachbar, City Manager, discussed a possible workshop with
the City Council to review work plans and opportunities;
establishing priorities early on; and changing the process.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
appreciation for regular legislative updates; hours of operation
for passports and increases in demand and revenue;
certification; the Committee on Permits and Licenses; online
payments; the interdepartmental nature of permitting; a one-stop
permitting process; appreciation for the tentative agendas and
Meeting in a Minute; creating an active presence in the front
lobby; more efficient employee supervision; establishing the
legislative tracking program; the auto allowance; subscriptions;
costs formerly attributed to the Redevelopment Agency; the fiber
optics JPA issue; creating an economic development corporation;
developing a work plan for Committees and Commissions; creating
501c3s outside of City Foundations to help support City
programs; centennial planning; appreciation to the City Clerk’s
office for expedited agendas and the public notification page on
the website; clarifying the policy regarding reading comments
out loud; City notifications in the Culver City News; an opt-in
email voter pamphlet program; appreciation to staff for their
diligence; City Council salaries; Social Security; Retiring
Medical Prefunding; Other Contractual Services; and small errors
were clarified.
Carol Schwab, City Attorney, presented an overview of the
proposed City Attorney’s Office budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding the
medical marijuana ban; the campaign finance and activity
ordinance update; liability claims; legal services for land use;
General Fund expenditures; oil drilling legislation; the bag
ban; the use of outside consultants; the necessity of varied
areas of expertise; liability reserve fees; the LAX mitigation;
and appreciation to staff.
Michelle Williams, Chief Information Officer, presented an June 4, 2013
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overview of the proposed Information Technology Department
budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding the
City-wide training program; the wifi expansion; the virtual
environment; energy savings; a request to change the hold music;
adding an option to opt-out of receiving paper notifications;
email notification; a suggestion to choose a thinner font to
save money on toner; copier based printing; redesign of the City
website; migrating the email infrastructure to the cloud; adding
wifi to the Senior Center; the fate of old computers; the
upgrade and enhancement to the wifi in downtown; appreciation
for the responsiveness of staff; the quicklink on the website to
report graffiti; biggest challenges for the next year; and next
steps for the City.
Serena Wright, Human Resources Director, presented an overview
of the proposed Human Resources Department budget for Fiscal
Year 2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
training and development; coordination with other departments;
the increase in legal services; incentive programs for
employees; the salary study; updates to the Civil Service rules;
class specifications; the transition from the Chief
Administrative Officer to City Manager; workers compensation;
and the safety program.
Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, presented an overview of the
proposed Finance Department budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
clarification on the elimination of the proposed Fire Department
Telecommunications Supervisor position; benefits to being a
member of the National League of Cities, the U.S. Conference of
Mayors and other similar organizations; a request for a summary
of what the entities are about and benefits to participating in
them; the Independence Day Exchange Club event; the High School
graduation Party; the commitment with Culver City schools; the
joint use agreement; the liaison meeting; annual credit card
fees; the Finance Advisory Committee; developing economic
diversity in Culver City; the retail sector; the ability to
collect fees; billing; business tax renewals; online options;
sanitation fees; interfacing with the finance system;
alternative business tax schedules; business tax in El Segundo;
general concepts of the gross receipts tax; the current business
tax structure; economic development; and appreciation to staff. June 4, 2013
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
None.
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Items from the City Council
None.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:26 p.m., the City Council
adjourned its meeting to a meeting on Monday, June 10, 2013 at
7:00 p.m.
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________________________________________________________________
Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council
Culver City, California
________________________________________________________________ June 4, 2013
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JEFFREY COOPER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE June 10, 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 items:
CS-1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: Fire Chief
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
CS-2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: Kandace Simplis et al. v. Culver City et al.
Case No. CV 10-09497-MWF-MANx
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
CS-3 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: Dermot Smith v. Culver City et al.
Case No. (USDC) CV-12-3144 GAF (Ex)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
CS-4 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation – (1 item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) June 10, 2013
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CS-5 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Initiation of Litigation – 1 Matter
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
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Reconvene
Mayor Cooper reconvened the meeting at 7:10 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 Helen Kerstein.
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Presentations
Item P-1
Presentation of a Commendation to Mr. Matt Cordova for His
Assistance in Apprehending a Criminal Suspect
Matt Cordova related his experience apprehending a criminal
suspect at Pitfire Pizza.
Mayor Cooper presented the commendation to Matt Cordova.
A Culver City Police Department presented Mr. Cordova with a
Police hat and a Challenge Coin.
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Item P-2
Presentation of a Commendation to Management Analyst Helen
Kerstein
Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells presented the commendation to Ms. Kerstein.
Helen Kerstein, Management Analyst, thanked the City for the honor
of serving.
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director, thanked Ms. Kerstein for
her hard work.
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Item P-3
Presentation of Certificates to the Members of the Region 19 U14
Boys AYSO State Champions
Team members recounted their experiences and thanked their coach.
Mayor Cooper read the Certificate and Councilmember O’Leary
presented Certificates to the players.
Coach Will Herrera congratulated the team; provided background
on the team, and he introduced Laura Love, Region 19 AYSO
Commissioner.
Max Sterner presented commemorative pins for the 40
th
anniversary
of Region 19 AYSO to Councilmembers.
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Item P-4
Presentation to the City Council from the Baldwin Hills
Conservancy
Alan Kingston, Chair of the Baldwin Hills Conservancy, discussed
the importance of preserving the environment and providing a place
for recreational use, and he discussed the mission of the
Conservancy.
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Lloyd Dickson, Baldwin Hills Conservancy Board Member, discussed
their land acquisition strategy; efforts to continue and enhance
relationships between the Conservancy, landowners and PXP; and
funding.
Patrick Reynolds, Baldwin Hills Conservancy City Representative,
discussed Conservancy projects and priorities.
David McNeill, Baldwin Hills Conservancy Executive Director,
discussed the interpretive initiative; stewardship; projects;
partnerships; and other aspects of the Conservancy.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and speakers regarding
appreciation to the Conservancy for the presentation, for their
hard work and for the improvements; the work with Culver City
schools; the Higuera Street Bridge; the Hetzler Bridge; multiple
groups that are interested in the project; the AB 32 Implementation
Plan; the Citizens Advisory Panel; and Councilmember O’Leary
requested a meeting of key parties to help expedite the project.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Mayor Cooper announced that Action Item A-2 had been postponed
to another meeting.
Councilmember Clarke congratulated Marla Wolkowicz for being
re-elected president of Culver City Sister Cities Committee and
Michelle Bernardin who just became president of the Culver City
Historical Society.
Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells thanked the Culver City Police and Fire
Departments for supporting the community in Santa Monica.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, THAT IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE
SHOOTING AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Cooper invited public comment. June 10, 2013
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The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Christopher King, Culver City Homelessness Committee, provided
a presentation on the annual Homelessness Count mandated by Los
Angeles County; discussed the cut back on Redevelopment funds;
he thanked Tevis Barnes for her assistance; noted that the
Count was entirely volunteer driven; he thanked volunteers and
business sponsors; discussed the training program; accuracy of
the data; he presented the results; and he thanked the City
Council for their support.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and Mr. King regarding
homeless children; training; resource cards; and the
relationship between the Culver City Police Department and St.
Joseph’s Center.
Ximena Quesada discussed difficulties with the change of
ownership in her building and she wanted the City to be aware
of the situation.
Mayor Cooper directed Ms. Quesada to speak with Housing
Administrator Tevis Barnes.
Tevis Barnes, Housing Administrator, reported an increase in
mediation requests within the last two weeks; discussed
scheduled mediation; residents who have received large rent
increases; and tenant rights.
David VonCannon announced the next meeting of the Tellefson
Park Neighborhood Association on June 18 to discuss the end of
construction at Tilden Terrace; the transition to new tenants;
possible incoming retail; traffic problems; and housing
renovation on Tilden South.
Shireen Daytona reported that she was one of the tenants of the
two properties faced with huge rent increases; she discussed
neighbors on fixed incomes; indicated that 60 days’ notice was
not enough; she feared that residents would end up out on the
street; she asked for help from the City Council; and wanted to
see legislation enacted to provide rights for tenants.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and the speaker
regarding enacting change and tenant mediation.
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Kym Garcia provided background on herself and expressed concern
regarding seniors in the community on fixed incomes being
forced out of their homes; she expressed concern with providing
housing for seniors and low-to-moderate income residents; and
she discussed homelessness noting that the issue needed to be
addressed.
Marc Stern, Overcoming the Odds, discussed his traumatic brain
injury; issues with his service dog being able to ride in the
cart at Costco; enforcement of civil rights; ADA regulations;
and he asked for better support for those with mental
disabilities.
Mayor Cooper directed Mr. Stern to speak to Captain Iizuka with
the Culver City Police Department.
Stephen Murray applauded those who had brought their issues
before the City Council, and he announced a talk by the Culver
City Democratic Club on June 12 regarding Community Rights,
Corporate Personhood and Other Corporate Privileges in the
Rotunda Room at Veterans Memorial Center.
Cary Anderson discussed the lack of enforcement of green curb
parking and meters installed but not activated.
Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells asked for additional information
regarding the outcome of the tenant mediation; options for
protecting residents; and she requested a serious discussion of
rent control if the conclusion of the mediation does not
adequately protect the residents.
Mayor Cooper reported that two affordable housing projects
would be opening up within the next year.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1 June 10, 2013
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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 MAY 18, 2013 – MAY 31, 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 THROUGH C-3.
Item C-1
Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Adopting the Annual
Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014.
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Item C-2
Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Permit to the Exchange Club
to Conduct a Beer and Wine Garden in Veterans’ Memorial Park
During the 2013 Fiesta La Ballona
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING A PERMIT TO
THE CULVER CITY EXCHANGE CLUB TO CONDUCT A BEER AND WINE GARDEN
IN VETERANS’ MEMORIAL PARK DURING THE 2013 FIESTA LA BALLONA.
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Item C-3
Approval of Special Permits to Allow Animals in Veterans’
Memorial Park for Entertainment Purposes on August 23, 24 and
25, 2013 during the Fiesta La Ballona
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVE THE FOLLOWING
SPECIAL PERMITS TO ALLOW ANIMALS IN VETERANS’ MEMORIAL PARK FOR
ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES DURING THE FIESTA LA BALLONA ON AUGUST June 10, 2013
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23, 24 AND 25, 2013: 1) FRECKLE FARMS FOR A PETTING ZOO AND
PONY RIDES; AND 2) CULVER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR A K-9 DOG
DEMONSTRATION.
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Item C-4
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Morrison
Management Specialist, Inc. dba Morrison Health Care, Inc. for
the Senior Nutrition Program for a Four Year Period Beginning
July 1, 2013, with an Option for a Fifth Year if Agreed Upon by
Both Parties
Councilmember Clarke received clarification regarding the
satisfaction level of the people eating the meals and that the Senior
Nutrition Advisory Committee discusses the meal plans.
Councilmember O’Leary discussed input he personally receives when
delivering meals.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR SAHLI-WELLS
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MORRISON MANAGEMENT
SPECIALIST, INC. DBA MORRISON HEALTH CARE, INC., TO PROVIDE FOOD
SERVICES FOR THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR A FOUR (4) YEAR PERIOD
BEGINNING JULY 1, 2013, WITH AN OPTION FOR A FIFTH YEAR IF AGREED
UPON BY BOTH PARTIES, BASED UPON THE SCOPE OF WORK AND COMPENSATION
DISCUSSED IN THE STAFF REPORT; 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
No changes were made.
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Joint Public Hearing
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Item JPH-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PARKING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA ITEM: JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - Adoption of
Respective Resolutions Adopting the Fiscal Year 2013/2014
Budgets for the City of Culver City, the Culver City Housing
Authority, the Culver City Parking Authority, and the Successor
Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR SAHLI-
WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND
FILE THE NOTICE OF AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE
PUBLIC HEARING.
Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, provided a summary of the
material of record.
Councilmembers received clarification regarding language
allowing for flexibility to make adjustments in appropriations
and how often that occurs.
Mayor Cooper invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City Council:
Cary Anderson discussed the use of social media to facilitate
information sharing regarding parking; redevelopment; metered
parking; and parking enforcement officers.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
when follow-up on downtown parking would be discussed; the
outcome of parking facilities and ultimate ownership; individual
departments vs. the big picture; the appendixes; City Council
policy regarding the budget on an ongoing basis; strong existing
policy; whether recommendations were being followed; mission
driven budgeting; annual budget workshops; using a format that
allows for dialogue; annual review of policies; the reserve;
arts outreach; community priorities; user fees; revising the
policy; setting more realistic benchmarks; cash management
investment; monthly investment reports; divestment from fossil June 10, 2013
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fuels; the City’s bond rating; the workplan; opportunity costs;
updates to the City website; appreciation for the hard work of
staff; goals and cost benefits; equating information to the
programs being done; adequate use of resources; previous
evaluation of City programs; priorities; providing resources to
achieve the number one goal for each department; core services;
identifying the mission of each department; public
participation; budget analysis and workshops; the Finance
Advisory Committee; personnel costs; flexibility; the
responsibility to provide Police, Fire and Municipal Services;
the overall picture; the difficulty and benefits of the cost
cutting process; the state budget; and impacts to City budgets.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND
BOARDS: ADOPT RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR
2013/2014 BUDGETS FOR THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, HOUSING
AUTHORITY, PARKING AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY.
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Action Items
Item A-1
Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.08, Streets and
Sidewalks, and Chapter 9.10, Parks, Public Buildings and
Property, of the Culver City Municipal Code, by Adding a New
Subchapter 9.08.200, et seq., and Repealing and Reserving
Sections 9.10.025, 9.10.030 and 9.10.040, Relating to Tree
Removal
Helen Kerstein, Management Analyst, provided a summary of the
material of record.
Mayor Cooper invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Kathryn Giordani expressed concern with the removal of a Chinese
Elm on her street; she discussed written notice; the new
subchapter; discretion of the Public Works Director; and the
pipeline replacement.
Rich Waters discussed the importance of dialogue between the
public and the City Council; tree removal; he indicated that June 10, 2013
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tree replacement requirements for the public parkway tree wells
needed to be larger; he discussed the right tree in the right
place; well grades; the need for decomposed granite; he
suggested creating a volunteer citizens committee to work with
the environmental department, having an organization participate
in the greening of Culver City, and providing a list of trees
that are appropriate to residents; he did not want to see palm
trees in the City as they are a liability and he wanted them
taken off the list; and he discussed the importance of shade and
global warming.
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director, discussed current
practices; notification; utility work that can undermine trees;
public utilities; requests from the public; tree replacement;
vacant tree sites; tree grates; he clarified that the
sustainable subcommittee served as an advisory; he discussed
selection of trees; the Street Tree Master Plan and the Urban
Forest Management Plan; and clarification that the ordinance as
focused primarily on tree removal.
Additional discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff
regarding identified vacant tree sites; a grant to place trees
throughout the community; priority for tree replacement; reasons
for certain vacant tree sites; where the public can plant trees;
encouragement to residents to contact the Department of Public
Works and request that they plant the trees; reassurance that
City staff recognizes the importance of trees; nuances of a
healthy urban forest; the benefits of urban trees; appreciation
to staff for incorporating comments, requested changes, and for
addressing concerns; allowing for dialogue with the public; the
process of developing the Street Tree Master Plan; public
workshops; the plan check process; private development; the
requirement for an arborist report if a tree is to be removed;
alternatives; written notice to interested parties and the
appeal process; use of social media and websites to inform the
public; involvement of those immediately impacted by the tree;
providing more transparency; the new webpage for public notices;
appreciation to improvements in the ordinance; helping residents
look at alternative options to removing a tree; clarification
that if trees are removed they must be replaced 2:1; tree choice
and placement; choosing a size and type of tree that can thrive;
interaction; dialogue; and staff and Councilmember
accessibility.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR SAHLI-
WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL INTRODUCE AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.08, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, AND June 10, 2013
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CHAPTER 9.10, PARKS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, OF THE
CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, BY ADDING A NEW SUBCHAPTER 9.08.200,
ET SEQ., AND REPEALING AND RESERVING SECTIONS 9.10.025, 9.10.030
AND 9.10.040, RELATING TO TREE REMOVAL.
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Item A-2
1) Consideration of Route Options for the Exposition Light Rail
Station Pilot Circulator Service; and 2) Approval of a
Professional Services Agreement with Transportation Concepts for
the Operation of the Exposition Light Rail Station Pilot
Circulator Service in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $197,731
Mayor Cooper indicated that the item had been postponed to a
future meeting.
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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
Items from Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells
• Reported attending the Awards from the Westside Urban Forum
on June 7 and discussed projects slated to be built in
Culver City
• Discussed public input opportunity for the oil drilling
ordinance; reported that the date for public input had been
extended to June 21; clarified that the City was updating
its oil drilling ordinance and taking public input; and she
added that although the draft ordinance is very technical
all input is welcome
Carol Schwab, City Attorney, indicated additional opportunity
was possible for public input when the item comes before the June 10, 2013
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City Council, and she encouraged the public to share any
comments or issues regarding the ordinance.
• Announced that City Historian Julie Lugo Cerra had written
another book about Culver City and she encouraged everyone
to buy a copy noting that it was available at the archives
and at Vets
• Requested an update on the special meeting with Cultural
Affairs
John Nachbar, City Manager, reported on the special meeting on
June 5 with the Cultural Affairs Commission about the needs of
the Commission and thoughts about the future of Cultural Affairs
in the community noting that they supported City Council
direction for the City Manager to return with a plan to provide
a review of Cultural Affairs Staffing and Programming and
available resources, and he indicated that there was commitment
and a strategy to move forward.
Items from Councilmember O’Leary
• Reported attending the Transportation Committee meeting of
the Southern California Association of Governments where
there was discussion of creation of an aviation task force
• Discussed the Expo Board meeting and the Clean Mobility
Center
Items from Councilmember Clarke
• Reported that he would be attending the League of
California Cities Policy Committee meeting in Sacramento
• Discussed food events in the City
Items from Mayor Cooper
• Reported attending the official re-opening of the Scout Hut
on June 7
• Reported speaking at a conference at the Burmese Muslim
American Association
• Discussed Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation event
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:14 p.m., the City Council
adjourned its meeting in memory of the victims of the shootings
at Santa Monica College, to a meeting on Monday, June 24, 2013
at 7:00 p.m.
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_____________________________________________________________
Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council
Culver City, California
_____________________________________________________________
JEFFREY COOPER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE June 24, 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
6:00 p.m.
Present: Jeffrey Cooper, Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
Absent: Meghan Sahli-Wells, Vice Mayor
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Closed Session
At 6:00 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
discuss the following item:
CS-1 Conference with Labor Negotiators
City designated representatives: City Manager John Nachbar,
Director of Human Resources Serena Wright
Employee Organizations: Culver City Employees Association,
Culver City Management Group, Culver City Police Officers'
Association, Culver City Police Management Group, Culver City
Firefighters' Association Local 1927, AFL-CIO, Culver City Fire
Management Group
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:13 p.m. with
four Councilmembers present (absent Vice Mayor Sahli-Wells).
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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 Mayor Cooper.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Councilmember O’Leary reported meeting with Board Members of
the League of California Cities and Speaker of the State
Assembly John Perez where he discussed Parcel B and
Washington/National; he reported requesting a discussion of the
fracking bill by the League; he discussed the California
Tourism Marketing Act and Tourism Assessment program and asked
staff to examine the new taxation process to see if the state
could be persuaded that the West Side Council of Governments
could be a conduit for using any dollars available; and he
suggested that Culver City try to get time to meet with the
Governor when he attends the Greater Los Angeles Water Summit
in October.
Mayor Cooper reported attending the County Sanitation District
No. 5 meeting in Torrance on June 19.
John Nachbar, City Manager, reported that seven probationary
firefighters had cleared their probation and are now permanent
firefighters.
Mayor Cooper reported that the City Fleet of vehicles was named
number one in the Country.
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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:
Ira Diamond expressed appreciation to the Culver City Police
Department for their continued commitment to the
Neighborhood Watch program; he thanked the City Council for
their support; he expressed appreciation to officers who had
gone through the training program; and he encouraged anyone
interested to start a neighborhood watch group.
Jim Shanman acknowledged the Police Department for their
support of the Walkable Wednesday program, and he presented
a thank you card for the participating officers.
Tim Bomba, Train for Autism, provided a recap of the race;
discussed previous races; the net amount of money raised;
the Special Education program for the Culver City Education
Foundation and the Train for Autism Foundation; and he
thanked everyone for their support of the event.
Matt Kladnik, Vintage Faith Four Square Church, discussed
conversations with the School Superintendent; hungry
Children at La Ballona; he reported that together with Hope
Community Church they had committed to purchase 10,000 meals
for that school; he announced that the would be preparing
food on June 30 and donating the food straight to the
school; and he invited anyone interested to participate in
distribution and collection of the food or to contribute
financially to the event.
Councilmember Clarke suggested posting the event on the
Community Calendar.
Seth Horowitz, Culver City Hotel, discussed a smell
emanating from the storm drain system; two stores about to
open on the corner of Main and Culver; issues at the hotel;
the County and storm drains; the complicated nature of the
solution; and he expressed concern with affects to the
downtown area of the City.
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Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer,
explained that the lack of rain exacerbated the problem; he
discussed cleaning procedures used by certain restaurants;
code enforcement; proper housekeeping practices; storm water
regulations; material going into the storm drains that
should not be; addressing complaints; flushing the line;
long term solutions; and cooperation from the restaurants
and the farmers market.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff regarding
ongoing education; the Downtown Business Association;
circulating information on a regular basis; employee
turnover; offering assistance to the restaurants; proper
housekeeping techniques; issuing a warning; enforcement
activity; and storm water violations.
Marie Bobin thanked the City and staff for their support of
the TedX event at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
Mayor Cooper thanked TedX for the event and looked forward to
more TedX events in the future.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE
CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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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 CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR
JUNE 1, 2013 – JUNE 14, 2013. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN June 24, 2013
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NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Consent Calendar
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
that requested corrections had been made to the meeting
minutes.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
C-1, C-5, C-6, C-9, C-11, AND C-13 THROUGH C-17. THE MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF MAY 13, 2013 AND THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF MAY 13, 2013 AND
MAY 28, 2013.
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Item C-5
(Out of Sequence)
Approval of an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding
with the Downtown Business Association for Maintenance Services
in Downtown Culver City for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR MAINTENANCE
SERVICES IN DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED
$54,540 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014; 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-6
(1) Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and (2)
Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for the Sewer
Main CCTV and Condition Assessment (Phase II) Project, P-230
and Storm Drain Pipe Inspections, P-497
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SEWER
MAIN CCTV AND CONDITION ASSESSMENT (PHASE II) PROJECT, P-230,
AND STORM DRAIN PIPE INSPECTIONS, P-497; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE INVITING FOR BIDS FOR
THE SEWER MAIN CCTV AND CONDITION ASSESSMENT (PHASE II)
PROJECT, P-230, AND STORM DRAIN PIPE INSPECTIONS, P-497.
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Item C-9
(Out of Sequence)
(1) Acceptance of Work Performed by Williams Pipeline
Contractors, Inc.; (2) Authorization to File a Notice of
Completion; and (3) Authorization to Release the Retention
Payment in the Amount of $1,945 After the Expiration of the 35-
Day Lien Period; for the Kerr Way Sewer Project, P-230
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, WILLIAMS
PIPELINE CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR THE KERR WAY SEWER PROJECT,
P-230; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
EXECUTE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE FOR RECORDATION; AND,
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3) AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF RETENTION FUNDS TO WILLIAMS
PIPELINE CONTRACTORS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,945 UPON
EXPIRATION OF THE 35-DAY LIEN PERIOD.
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Item C-11
(Out of Sequence)
(1) Approval of the Final Plans and Specifications and (2)
Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for the
Washington Place and Sawtelle Boulevard Resurfacing Project, P-
942, Federal Project No. STPL 5240 (031)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WASHINGTON PLACE
AND SAWTELLE BOULEVARD STREET RESURFACING PROJECT, P-942,
FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL 5240 (031); AND,
2. AUTHORIZE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE
WASHINGTON PLACE AND SAWTELLE BOULEVARD STREET RESURFACING
PROJECT, P-942, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL 5240 (031).
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Item C-13
(Out of Sequence)
Approval of An Amendment to Extend the Existing Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the City of Santa Monica to Provide
Bus Advertising Services
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO PROVIDE BUS
ADVERTISING SERVICES FOR UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS (UP TO TWO
ONE YEAR OPTIONS AS APPROVED BY THE CITY MANAGER); 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-14
Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit
Applications to June 30, 2014 for Grant Funding Associated with
the Purchase of Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Other Emission
Control Technologies
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH APPROVED
FUNDING MADE AVAILABLE BY THE AQMD AND THE MSRC TO JUNE 30,
2014 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES AND OTHER
EMISSION CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES.
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Item C-15
Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.08, Streets and
Sidewalks, and Chapter 9.10, Parks, Public Buildings and
Property, of the Culver City Municipal Code, by Adding a New
Subchapter 9.08.200, et seq., and Repealing and Reserving
Sections 9.10.025, 9.10.030 and 9.10.040, Relating to Tree
Removal
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
9.08, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, AND CHAPTER 9.10, PARKS, PUBLIC
BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, BY
ADDING A NEW SUBCHAPTER 9.08.200, ET SEQ., AND REPEALING AND
RESERVING SECTIONS 9.10.025, 9.10.030 AND 9.10.040, RELATING TO
TREE REMOVAL.
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Item C-16
Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services
Agreement with Able Building Maintenance Company to Continue
Providing Janitorial Services for the Police Department
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ABLE BUILDING MAINTENANCE COMPANY TO PROVIDE
POLICE DEPARTMENT JANITORIAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000;
AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY June 24, 2013
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DOCUMENTS; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-17
Approval of a Contract with Becnel Uniforms, Inc. in an Amount
Not-to-Exceed $48,000 to Provide Bus Operator and Transit
Operations Supervisor Uniforms
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH BECNEL UNIFORMS, INC. TO PROVIDE BUS
OPERATOR AND TRANSIT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR UNIFORMS FOR THREE
YEARS WITH TWO ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR OPTIONS; 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-2
(Out of Sequence)
(1) Acceptance of $22,000 in Grant Funding and (2) Approval of
a Budget Amendment to Appropriate $22,000 for a CalRecycle
Household Hazardous Waste Reimbursement Grant
Mayor Cooper received clarification regarding partial grant
funding.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ACCEPT $22,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FOR THE CALRECYCLE HHW
GRANT; AND,
2. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $22,000 IN FUND
202 (4/5 VOTE REQUIREMENT).
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Authorization to the City Manager to Submit an Application for
a Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
Grant in the Amount of $250,000 to Develop a Restaurant and Bar
Beverage Container Recycling program for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
Councilmember Clarke encouraged staff to routinely pursue
support for grants from outside organizations and elected
officials.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION FOR THE CALRECYCLE BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING
GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.
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Item C-4
Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services
Agreement with Stephen Whipple for Farmers’ Market
Management Services
Councilmember Clarke suggested establishing a non-profit or
cultural events booth at the Farmers Market to promote cultural
activities and events in the City.
Councilmember Weissman discussed storm drain issues related to
the Farmers Market and he suggested adding something be added
to the management agreement to address that.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
citing the users of the Farmers Market; the problem of catching
someone in the act of illegal discharge; physically blocking
the storm drains; issues during clean up; the difficulty of
holding the Farmers Market Manager accountable; policing the
vendors; involving code enforcement and public works staff;
contracted assistants; the focus on safety; installing signage;
previous meetings with management; installation of a portable
sink; removal of the tarp; and a suggestion to place a
surveillance camera on the storm drain.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH STEPHEN WHIPPLE FOR FARMERS’ MARKET MANAGEMENT
SERVICES WHICH (1) EXTENDS THE INITIAL TERM THROUGH JUNE 30,
2014 WITH TWO ONE-YEAR OPTIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2014/2015 AND June 24, 2013
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2015/2016; (2) MAINTAIN THE HOURLY RATE OF $32.00 WITH AN
AGGREGATE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $56,160 PER FISCAL YEAR
(INCLUDING REIMBURSEMENT OF APPROVED FARMERS’ MARKET RELATED
EXPENSES); AND TO REIMBURSE MR. WHIPPLE FOR MARKET ASSISTANTS
AT AN ANNUAL RATE OF $14,560 FOR THE TERM OF THE AMENDMENT;
AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY 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
(Out of Sequence)
Award of a Construction Contract in the Amount of $290,685
(with Additional Change Order Authority of up to $58,137.00) to
Carvajal Trucking & Tractor, Inc. for the Citywide Sidewalk
Repair Project, P-428
Councilmember Clarke received clarification regarding staff
monitoring and inspection of repairs.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
specific locations; rating the level of uplift; concern with
the low bid; and previous experience with the vendor.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CARVAJAL TRUCKING &
TRACTOR, INC. FOR THE CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT, P-428,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $290,685; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE
CHANGE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $58,137, 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-8
(1) Acceptance of Work Performed by Sully-Miller Contracting
Company; (2) Authorization to File a Notice of Completion; and
(3) Authorization to Release the Retention Payment after the
Expiration of the 35-Day Lien Period, for the Washington
Boulevard and Washington Place Streetlight Improvement Project,
P-853 & 684, and Induction Streetlight Conversion Project
Councilmember O’Leary received clarification regarding funding
sources; the streetlight replacement budget; and future
projects to improve lighting.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY SULLY-MILLER CONTRACTING
COMPANY FOR THE WASHINGTON BOULEVARD AND WASHINGTON PLACE
STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, P-853 & 684, AND INDUCTION
STREETLIGHT CONVERSION PROJECT; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
EXECUTE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE $41,584.04 IN
RETENTION TO SULLY-MILLER CONTRACTING COMPANY AFTER THE
EXPIRATION OF THE 35-DAY LIEN PERIOD.
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Item C-10
(Out of Sequence)
Reject All Bid Proposals for the Construction of Linwood E.
Howe Safe Routes to School Project, P-941, State Project SR2SL
5240(028)
Councilmember Clarke received clarification regarding the
rejection of all bid proposals.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
assurance that the project is a priority; concern that the bids
were high; whether scaling back the project is an option; a
feeling that a better bid might be possible with a new round of
proposals; delays to the proposed schedule; developing a plan
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year; revised bids; a plan to finance the project and cover any
shortfall; concern with losing funding because of deadlines;
changes to turning radiuses; whether proposed changes impacted
the cost of the project; changes to the initial project; costs
of redesign; and construction costs.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL REJECT ALL BID PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LINWOOD E. HOWE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
PROJECT, P-941 STATE PROJECT SR2SL 5240(028).
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Item C-12
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement
with Fireline Network Solutions, Inc. for Use of the
Public Rights-of-Way on Ince Boulevard, Lindblade Street,
Higuera Street, and Eastham Drive
Councilmember O’Leary suggested notifying businesses in the
vicinity and providing a contact number for the company doing
the work in case they have any interest in working with the
company.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
whether the lines being installed have the capacity for
additional service and benefits to the City.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
WITH FIRELINE NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC.; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT
CALENDAR ITEMS C-2, C-3, C-4, C-7, C-8, C-10 AND C-12. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE June 24, 2013
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ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
Approval of the Use of Monies for Front Line Police Services as
a Result of Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund Grant
Under the Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS)
Program, Including Continued Funding of a Property Technician
Position (Non-Sworn) in the Property and Forensic Unit and
Continuation of an Overtime-Funded Officer Task Force to
Address Community Crime Prevention
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE
THE AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING. THE MOTION CARRIED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
Mayor Cooper invited public input.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
Councilmember Clarke received clarification that once the
funding is lost the position becomes unfunded.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: APPROVE THE USE
OF SLESF PROGRAM GRANT MONIES TO CONTINUE TO FUND ONE
PROPERTY TECHNICIAN POSITION AND WITH ANY REMAINING GRANT
MONIES, AN OVERTIME-FUNDED TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY
CRIME PREVENTION. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Item PH-2
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and Ordering
the Levy for the Albright Avenue Street Lighting Assessment
District - Fiscal Year 2013/2014
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING. THE MOTION CARRIED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
Mayor Cooper invited public input.
There was no response.
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE LEVY
FOR THE ALBRIGHT AVENUE STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
- FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Item PH-3
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Annual Assessment Levy
for Benefit Assessment District West Washington Boulevard No. 1
for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING. THE MOTION CARRIED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
Mayor Cooper invited public input.
There was no response. June 24, 2013
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION
CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE LEVY FOR THE
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD NO. 1
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Item PH-4
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Annual Assessment Levy
for Benefit Assessment District West Washington Boulevard No. 2
for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE
THE AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING. THE MOTION CARRIED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
Mayor Cooper invited public input.
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There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING
THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE LEVY FOR THE BENEFIT
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD NO. 2 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Item PH-5
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and
Ordering the Levy for Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1
- Fiscal Year 2013/2014
Mayor Cooper indicated that he lived in the area and he
recused himself from consideration of the item. Mayor
Cooper left the dais. Councilmember Weissman assumed the
Chair.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT
OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
ABSTAIN: COOPER
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: June 24, 2013
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AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
ABSTAIN: COOPER
Councilmember Weissman invited public input.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
ABSTAIN: COOPER
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND ASSESSMENT LEVY FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
ABSTAIN: COOPER
Mayor Cooper returned to the dais and resumed the Chair.
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Item PH-6
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and Ordering
the Levy for the Higuera Street Landscape and Lighting
Assessment District - Fiscal Year 2013/2014
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING. THE MOTION CARRIED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE June 24, 2013
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ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC
HEARING. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
Mayor Cooper invited public input.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND AFFIRMING THE
EXISTING ASSESSMENT LEVY FOR HIGUERA STREET LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, clarified
that the process undertaken by the City Council for each of
the public hearing matters on this evening’s agenda is
mandated by state law. Since each assessment is a separate
legal entity, the public hearings need to be held
separately.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Cooper invited public comment.
There was no response. June 24, 2013
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Items from the City Council
Items from Councilmember Weissman
• Announced the Chamber Business Expo on June 26 at
Veterans Auditorium
Items from Councilmember O’Leary
• Questioned whether staff would be sent to represent the
City on the June 27 to consider the amendment to the
Measure R Traffic Relief and Rail Expansion Ordinance
and Expenditure Plan
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:18 p.m., the City Council
adjourned its meeting to a meeting on Monday, July 8, 2013 at
7:00 p.m.
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Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council
Culver City, California
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JEFFREY COOPER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California