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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CULVER CITY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE August 11, 2014
CITY COUNCIL 5:30 p.m.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Sahli-Wells called the meeting of the City Council to
order at 5:30 p.m.
Present: Meghan Sahli-Wells, Mayor
Micheál O‘Leary, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Council Member
Jeffrey Cooper, Council Member
Andrew Weissman, Council Member
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Closed Session
At 5:30 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
discuss the following items:
CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 8829, 8831, 8840, 8841, 8843 Exposition Boulevard; 8801,
8803, 8824, 8825, 8828, 8830-8834, 8836, 8839, 8842, 8846
National Boulevard; 8900-8906, 8910-8912, 8914-8918, 8920,
8926, 8930, 8936 Venice Boulevard
Agency Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager/Executive
Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director/
Assistant Executive Director; Todd Tipton, Economic
Development Manager; Murray Kane, City/Successor Agency
Special Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Lowe Enterprises Real Estate Group
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment or both, including
use restrictions, development obligations and other monetary
related considerations
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 August 11, 2014
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CS-2 Public Employment
Title: Police Chief
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
CS-3 Public Employment
Title: Fire Chief
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
CS-4 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation (1 item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
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Reconvene
Mayor Sahli-Wells reconvened the City Council meeting at
7:05 p.m. with all Council Members present.
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Reflection/Pledge of Allegiance
The Reflection was given by John Nachbar, City Manager, and
the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bill Wynn.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Sahli-Wells reported that the City Council had
appointed Interim Police Chief Scott Bixby to serve as
permanent Police Chief and Interim Fire Chief Dave White to
serve as permanent Fire Chief.
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Presentations
Item P-1
Presentation of a Proclamation in Honor of Fiesta La
Ballona 2014
Ronnie Jayne, Entertainment Chair of Fiesta La Ballona,
discussed the event; thanked sponsors and everyone working August 11, 2014
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on the event; discussed the schedule; entertainment; and
marketing.
Mayor Sahli-Wells presented the proclamation.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Mayor Sahli-Wells requested that the meeting be adjourned in
memory of Sid Cooper, father of Council Member Jeff Cooper,
and Rick Hudson, Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Commission.
Council Member Cooper discussed the passing of his father and
of Rick Hudson.
Council Members expressed sympathy to Council Member Cooper
and shared remembrances of their experiences with Rick
Hudson.
Vice Mayor O'Leary suggested waiving any fees for the use of
Veterans Auditorium for the Rick Hudson memorial.
Council Member Clarke requested that the meeting be adjourned
in memory of Apollonia Egri; announced that U.S.
Representative Karen Bass would be holding a Congressional
Summer Town Hall meeting on August 16 at the Culver City
Senior Center; and he reported that a Board of Directors had
been chosen for the Culver City Centennial Celebration
Committee.
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited everyone to attend the final
concert of the Culver City Music Festival on August 14; the
final weekend of Culver City Public Theatre Shakespeare
performances in Carlson Park on August 16-17; a Tabletop
Exercise for Emergency Preparedness at the Culver City Adult
School on August 12; and she reported on National Night Out
held on August 5.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
the Culver City YMCA had requested City sponsorship of a
proposed event on October 12 at West Los Angeles College, and
he received City Council consensus to meet with the
representative to gather information to place the item on a
future agenda. August 11, 2014
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Lieutenant Jason Sims reported on National Night Out at
Lindberg Park on August 5, 2014, and he thanked sponsors and
volunteers.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Woodie Hamilton, Tri-City Alliance, discussed the
organization; EXPO; and creating a partnership between area
cities.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Hamilton and Council Members
regarding a request for additional information and the
Westside Council of Governments.
Seth Horowitz, General Manager of the Culver Hotel, discussed
the 90th birthday of the hotel and announced The Culver City
Hotel Prohibition Ball on September 6, 2014.
Troy Jackson discussed his efforts to get approval for an
attached accessory dwelling unit for his mother; conformity
with design standards; a petition signed by his neighbors;
the Planning Commission agenda for August 13, 2014; state
law; and discretionary review.
Rich Waters identified himself as a tree advocate; discussed
improper watering and planting of trees; procedures used by
the City of Los Angeles; the response of the City Arborist;
the Tree People Arborist Certificate; and he indicated that
he would follow up with staff.
Vice Mayor O'Leary expressed concerns related to the watering
system for trees on his street.
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read comments submitted by:
Dr. Janet Hoult
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
that correspondence received before 4:00 p.m. had been
distributed to the City Council.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O'LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
Council Member Weissman reported receipt of correspondence
regarding the residential parking district around Farragut
and Franklin.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members
regarding the appeals process; the appeal period; the
position of staff; notification; the process; the original
establishment of the parking district; whether to make
changes to the current situation; other uses in the area;
changes over the years; and City Council consensus to
discuss the issue at a future Council meeting.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
Joint Culver City Council/Culver City Housing Authority/
Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency
Agenda Item: Cash Disbursements
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR JULY 19, 2014 – AUGUST 1, 2014.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O'LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, C-2, C-4, C-5 AND C-6.
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Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF JULY 28, 2014.
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Item C-2
Adoption of a Resolution Stating the City’s Support of AB
1839 which Expands and Extends the State Film Tax Credit
through Fiscal Year 2020/2021
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AB
1839.
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Item C-4
(Out of Sequence)
(1) Acceptance of Work Performed by Carvajal Trucking &
Tractor, Inc.; (2) Authorization to File a Notice of
Completion; and (3) Authorization to Release the Retention
Payment upon the Expiration of the 35-Day Lien Period for the
Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project, PZ-428
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY CARVAJAL TRUCKING & TRACTOR,
INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIR
PROJECT, PZ-428; 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 $12,838.14 IN
RETENTION TO CARVAJAL TRUCKING & TRACTOR, INC., AFTER THE
EXPIRATION OF THE 35-DAY LIEN PERIOD.
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Item C-5
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement
with Time Warner Cable for Use of the Public Right-of-Way
Adjacent to Culver Boulevard
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
WITH TIME WARNER CABLE FOR A PROPOSED FIBER OPTIC
TELECOMMUNICATION CABLE ADJACENT TO CULVER BOULEVARD FOR THE
PROPERTY AT 9055 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD; 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-6
Approval of (1) a Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement between
Sprint/Nextel and the City; (2) an Agreement with Xerox/ACS
for Reconfiguration Services; and (3) an Agreement with
Eiger-Tech Systems to Provide Technical Engineering Support
for the Reconfiguration Project in an Amount Not-to-Exceed
$25,000
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE FREQUENCY RECONFIGURATION AGREEMENT (FRA) WITH
SPRINT/NEXTEL; AND,
2. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH XEROX/ACS PURSUANT TO THE
STIPULATIONS IN THE FRA FOR TECHNICAL RECONFIGURATION OF
CITY-OWNED DATA AND VOICE EQUIPMENT; AND,
3. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH EIGER-TECH SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE
TECHNICAL ENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR THIS RECONFIGURATION
PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $25,000; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON August 11, 2014
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BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-3
(Out of Sequence)
Approval of an Upgrade to the Existing Vacant Procurement
and Financial Services Manager Position to Assistant Chief
Financial Officer
Council Member Clarke received clarification regarding the
differential between salaries and confirmation that the
Procurement and Financial Services Manager position would not
be added back, rather the duties would be redistributed.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding
the budget hearings; reclassification; and the request for a
new position.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O'LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
WEISSMAN, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE UPGRADE OF AN EXISTING (AND CURRENTLY VACANT)
PROCUREMENT AND FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER POSITION TO
ASSISTANT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Joint Public Hearings
Item JPH-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA ITEM: PUBLIC
HEARING Approval of an Implementation Agreement between the
City of Culver City, the Successor Agency to the Culver
City Redevelopment Agency and Lowe Enterprises Real Estate
Group in Order to Convey Real Property Located at 8829,
8831, 8839, 8841, 8843 Exposition Boulevard; 8801, 8803
Washington Boulevard; 8824, 8825, 8828, 8830-8834, 8836,
8838, 8840, 8842, 8846 National Boulevard; 8900-8906, 8910-
8912, 8914-8918, 8920, 8926, 8930, 8936 Venice Boulevard to
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REQUEST TO CONTINUE THIS JOINT PUBLIC HEARING TO AUGUST 25,
2014
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, clarified
that the public hearing would remain open and that there
were no speakers for the item.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL AND BOARD: CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO AUGUST
25, 2014.
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Action Items
Item A-3
(Out of Sequence)
(1) Selection of Three Nominations for the Governor’s
Appointment of One Voting Member to the Baldwin Hills
Conservancy Board of Directors; and (2) Ranking of those
Nominees in Priority Order
Council Member Clarke received clarification regarding
ranking the nominees.
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public input.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Rebecca Rona indicated that Michelle Weiner could not be
present; expressed support for the appointment of Michelle
Weiner to the Baldwin Hills Conservancy Board; discussed
her experiences working with Ms. Weiner; and she summarized
some of Ms. Weiner's accomplishments.
Lloyd Dixon indicated that he would appreciate being
reappointed to the Baldwin Hills Conservancy Board;
discussed his past experience, accomplishments and service
on the Board; improved communication with the City; and
what he would do if allowed to continue to serve.
Rick Tuttle expressed support for the appointment of
Michelle Weiner.
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Mary Ann Webster thanked the City Council for their
consideration of her application; provided history on the
Conservancy; discussed the mission and work of the
Conservancy; and indicated her desire to serve.
Kristen Pawling provided background on herself; outlined
her qualifications; and requested the chance to serve on
the Conversancy Board.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members
regarding City Council policy on using a DVD presentation
in lieu of personal appearances; past practice; and the
City Council agreed to view a DVD provided by Michelle
Weiner.
After viewing the DVD submitted by Michelle Weiner,
discussion ensued between staff and Council Members
regarding reporting requirements for Council appointed
positions; and a suggestion to applicants to reach out to
Council Members to indicate interest when applying.
Council Members indicated their preferences in ranking the
applicants and staff clarified that the Governor makes the
ultimate decision.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O'LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. NOMINATE MICHELLE WEINER AS THE FIRST RANKED BHC BOARD
MEMBER NOMINEE TO FORWARD TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE; AND,
2. NOMINATE LLOYD DIXON AS THE SECOND RANKED BHC BOARD
MEMBER NOMINEE TO FORWARD TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE; AND,
3. NOMINATE MARY ANN WEBSTER AS THE THIRD RANKED BHC BOARD
MEMBER NOMINEE TO FORWARD TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE A LETTER FOR THE
MAYOR’S SIGNATURE TRANSMITTING TO THE GOVERNOR THE CITY
COUNCIL’S BHC BOARD NOMINEES, RANKED IN PRIORITY ORDER.
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Item A-5
(Out of Sequence)
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Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Three (3) Year
Memorandum of Understanding with the Culver City Employees
Association for the Period of July 1, 2014 through June 30,
2017
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
O'LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE (3) YEAR MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CULVER CITY
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2014
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017; 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.
Council Members and staff expressed congratulations and
appreciation for the work of staff and the Culver City
Employees Association.
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Item A-1
(Out of Sequence)
Continued Discussion of Draft Ordinance Regulating Smoking
in Multi-Unit Housing and Direction to Staff
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Sherwood Kingsley expressed support for the proposed
ordinance to regulate smoking in multi-unit housing.
Rich Kissel, local real estate agent, discussed his
interactions with real estate agent associations in Los
Angeles County; felt that individual property owners should
make the decision; discussed the difficulty of enforcement
and implementation; and concern with protecting landlords,
condo and townhome owner associations and property managers
from the responsibility of enforcement and liability.
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Jesse Hill, The Meadows, indicated that they were not
opposed to the ordinance; expressed concern with
enforcement; suggested a 12-18 month period of adjustment;
discussed medical marijuana; actions of other cities;
establishing smoke stations; liability regarding
enforcement; and establishing a partnership with the City.
Blenda Jeffry suggested redrafting the ordinance to address
certain issues; expressed concern that all types of smoking
were not addressed; discussed medical marijuana; impacts of
smoke on other people in the area; and she felt that people
should not be forced to smoke by inhaling second-hand
smoke.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members
regarding the definition in the discussion draft; things
that generate smoke; the exclusion of incense from the
ordinance; broadening the definition; and clarification
that clove cigarettes are included.
Lynda Malerstein indicated that she is a hypnotherapist and
helps people quit smoking; discussed second-hand smoke from
her neighbors; asked that smoking be regulated in
apartments to ensure her right to freedom from second-hand
smoke; discussed health issues she had experienced related
to second-hand smoke; reported new clients coming to her
when smoking bans are enacted; and she asked that the City
Council enact the ordinance.
Kevin Lachoff, Culver City Chamber of Commerce, indicated
that they were committed to preserving the rights of
property ownership; discussed rental apartments and
privately owned condominiums and townhouses; felt that
individual landlords should have their own smoking policy;
discussed enforcement of City ordinances by private
landlords; interpretation of the regulations; municipal
responsibilities vs. those of landlords or renters; felt
the ordinance should address a phasing in period; discussed
individual owners of townhouses and condominiums; homeowner
associations; and he asserted that the Chamber did not
support a City ordinance on individually owned units or
multi-family properties.
Alex Comisar, California Apartment Association, discussed
mitigating unintended consequences; expressed concern with
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Viejo; medical marijuana; and the importance of allowing a
phase in period for a slow transition.
Joshua Brindle, Smoke Free Culver City, discussed the
negative affects of smoking; the public health of
residents; acknowledged that the City Council takes the
issue of public health of residents seriously; discussed
consistency; the lack of implementation of safeguards by
individual properties; and the right of residents to not
have to be exposed to second-hand smoke.
Angela De Dios, Smoke Free Culver City; expressed
appreciation for the work of the City Council; discussed
handling of the issue by other cities; she asked for City
Council support of the ordinance; and discussed concern for
the health and well-being of residents in the City.
Gary Silbiger discussed the work of Dr. Jesse Steinfeld;
innocent victims of second-hand smoke; concern for the
health and welfare of residents; the actions of other
cities; previous actions of the City to protect residents;
and he asked the City Council to support the proposed
ordinance.
Marlene Gomez, American Lung Association, expressed support
for the proposed ordinance to protect Culver City
residents; discussed enforcement; and she indicated that
they were available to support the City.
Mark Minichiello requested exemptions from the ordinance;
discussed Homeowner Associations (HOAs); CC&Rs; noted that
townhomes have separate ventilation systems and do not co-
mingle air; discussed the configuration of their units;
reported current difficulties with regulating dog walkers;
expressed concern with compliance and liability; and he
discussed the actions of HOAs to put smoking policies in
place.
Vice Mayor O'Leary received clarification from Mr.
Minichiello that there had not been legal issues regarding
dog walkers in Mr. Minichiello’s HOA.
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read comments submitted
by:
Esther Schiller
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Heather Baker, Assistant City Attorney, discussed liability
of HOA Boards and landlords; enforcement; compliance;
following provisions in the ordinance; clarification that a
discussion draft is being considered rather than an
ordinance; the definition of smoking; inclusion of clove
cigarettes; the HOAs that responded to the survey; the
experiences of other cities; self regulation and self
enforcement; warnings; repeat offenders; citations; private
enforcement; remedies for tenants; City resources expended
in the implementation; the designation process; and City
departments involved.
Mayor Sahli-Wells received clarification regarding the
process.
Council Member Clarke suggested creating a City ordinance
to apply to multi-unit communities comprised of two units
or larger, new and old units covering all aspects of the
units, addressing smoking in common areas, with an 18 month
phase in period, including medical marijuana, using the
broadest category of whatever includes smoke, including e-
cigarettes, and private enforcement.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members
regarding the inclusion of hotels and motels, single family
with rentals and mobile homes; e-cigarettes; creating a
buffer zone; the phase in period; owner occupied vs. renter
occupied; apartment vs. condo; shared walls; smoke
intrusion; the Federal law regarding medical marijuana; the
rights of smokers; health effects to others from second-
hand smoke; concern with too much government; apartment
services online; existing opportunities to choose; support
for self-governing of HOAs; casual smokers vs. addictive
smokers; enforcement; establishing clear rules to enforce;
effectiveness of HOAs in the process; taking the burden off
the non-smokers and off the HOAs; considering e-cigarettes
separately; making the buffer zone an option rather than a
requirement; the smoke free buffer zone vs. designated
smoking areas; private enforcement; not exempting medical
marijuana; additional protective language regarding lease
terms; and feed back from owner representatives regarding
the phase in period.
Mayor Sahli-Wells thanked everyone who had participated in
the process for their input.
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by the City Council, staff will proceed with the drafting of
a proposed ordinance for consideration by the City Council at
a future City Council meeting.}
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Item A-2
Discussion of Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes (E-
Cigarettes) and Direction to Staff
Heather Baker, Assistant City Attorney, provided a summary
of the material of record.
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public input.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Violet Ruiz, American Heart Association, expressed support
for the regulation of e-cigarettes until their safety is
conclusively established; discussed the Los Angeles Public
Health Department policy; threats to enforcement; potential
dangers; and, responding to inquiry, she discussed the
ability of the City to impose taxes to make e-cigarette
prices comparable to regular cigarettes.
Mark Burton, Smoke Free Alternative Trade Association,
reported submitting information to the City Clerk;
requested that more time be given to provide the
opportunity to hear and understand other perspectives; he
asked for an exemption for “vape stores;” and he discussed
his experiences as a former smoker.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members
regarding regulation of the chemicals involved; prohibition
of marketing to minors; FDA regulation; mitigation of
smoking behaviors; and substituting other products in e-
cigarettes.
Spencer Lyons, American Cancer Society Cancer Action
Network, expressed support for including e-cigarettes in
smoke-free laws noting that long-term effects are
scientifically uncertain; expressed concern with confusion
created; concern with the potential creation of new tobacco
users and reversal of efforts to make smoking socially
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Elaine Ruggieri, Natural Vapes, discussed the benefits of
“vaping;” the physical habit; concern that changes could
end up encouraging people to go back to real cigarettes;
she clarified that there is no advertising to minors; she
discussed ingredients; asked that “vape stores” be
excluded; and requested additional consideration and the
opportunity to meet with Council Members.
Marlene Gomez, American Lung Association, noted that very
little is known about the health consequences of
e-cigarettes; discussed second-hand emissions of e-
cigarettes; the absence of FDA approval; the ability to
create local ordinances; the actions of other cities; and
concern that e-cigarettes are creating new nicotine
addiction among the young.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members
regarding regulating the health of the user vs. regulating
the people around them; the need for additional
information; encouragement to advocates to continue to send
material; and acknowledgement that the issue can be
revisited.
Vice Mayor O'Leary indicated that he would no longer allow
smoking on the patio of his Irish pub but would allow e-
cigarettes; discussed the FDA; helping smokers get off
cigarettes; effects of vapors on other people; marketing to
youth; and returning to the item if negative health effects
to others are identified.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Council
Members regarding hookah smoking in outdoor dining areas;
bar patios; regulating smoking in those areas where smoking
is prohibited; the message being sent to youth; where it is
and isn't appropriate to “vape;” consistency regarding
unknown health issues; appreciation to those who spoke; and
the need for additional information.
{Note from the City Clerk: Based upon the consensus
provided by the City Council, regulation of e-cigarettes
will not be included in a proposed ordinance at this time.}
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Item A-4
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(1) Designation of the City’s Voting Delegate and up to Two
Alternate-Delegates; and (2) Taking of a Position on the
Policy Resolution Submitted to the General Assembly, for
the League of California Cities
Vice Mayor O'Leary noted that he had just been appointed as
the Secretary of the League of California Cities, Los
Angeles Division.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O'LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DESIGNATE MAYOR SAHLI-WELLS AS THE VOTING DELEGATE AND VICE
MAYOR O'LEARY AND COUNCIL MEMBER CLARKE AS VOTING DELEGATE–
ALTERNATES.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O'LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. TAKE A POSITION OF SUPPORT REGARDING THE RESOLUTION
PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR CONSIDERATION AS
OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE VOTING DELEGATE AND VOTING DELEGATE–
ALTERNATES TO CAST VOTES EXERCISING REASONABLE DISCRETION
IN THE CASE CIRCUMSTANCES AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WARRANT A
CHANGE IN VOTE.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Sahli-Wells invited public comment.
No cards were received and no speakers came forward.
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Items from the City Council
No items were presented.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:39 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Sid Cooper, father
of Council Member Jeff Cooper; Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Commission Chair Rick Hudson, and
Apollonia Egri to Monday, August 25, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
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Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council
Culver City, California
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MEGHAN SAHLI-WELLS
MAYOR of Culver City, California