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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE June 11, 2012
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY 5:00 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:00
p.m.
Present: Andrew Weissman, Mayor
Jeffrey Cooper, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Councilmember
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Closed Session
At 5:01 PM, the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
discuss the following items:
CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: City of Palmdale, et al. vs. Ana Matosantos et al.
Case No. 34-2012-80001154
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
CS-2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Initiation of Litigation – 1 Matter
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
CS-3 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 9300 Culver Boulevard. City Negotiators: John Nachbar,
City Manager/Executive Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Community
Development Director/Assistant Executive Director; Todd
Tipton, Economic Development Administrator; Murray Kane, City
Special Counsel/Successor Agency Special Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Combined Properties Inc./Hudson
Pacific Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment or both, including
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related considerations.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CS-4 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation – (1 item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1)
CS-5 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 10808 Culver Boulevard (former National Guard Armory
Site)
City Negotiators: City Manager John Nachbar, Assistant City
Manager Martin Cole, Director of PRCS Daniel Hernandez
Other Parties’ Negotiators: The Wende Museum
Under Negotiation: Both Terms and Price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:07 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
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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 Linda Shahinian.
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Closed Session Report
Mayor Weissman indicated nothing to report from Closed
Session.
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Presentations
Item P-1
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Presentation of a Commendation to Didi Hirsch Mental Health
Services in Celebration and Thanks for 70 Years of Service
to the Culver City Community
Mayor Weissman presented the commendation to Kita Curry,
President and CEO of Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services who
described their services and thanked the City Council for
the honor.
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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
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Tom Camarella welcomed new and reelected City
Councilmembers; thanked the City for allowing the use of
Council Chambers for the fracking hearing; discussed the
statewide listening tour; requested that the City Council
use their influence to allow additional time for public
speaking at the hearing; invited all residents to attend
the hearing as well as a discussion of fracking on June 13
at the Peace Center hosted by the Culver City Democratic
Club; and he cited articles in the Los Angeles Times on
water resources and on fracking.
Mayor Weissman encouraged people to attend the hearing,
noting that overflow seating would be available in the City
Hall courtyard where the hearing would be televised.
Jesús Reyes, Culver City Adult School, reported traffic
issues on Overland, expressed concern with safety;
discussed visibility; previous accidents and near
accidents; increased enrollment; the Julian Dixon Library
and affected residents; he asked that action be taken to
create a crosswalk at the location; and he presented a
petition to the City Council.
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Discussion ensued between staff and the City Council
regarding referring the matter to Pubic Works; County
involvement due to proximity of the library; and receipt of
the petition.
Ed Firth discussed the 4-way stop at Braddock and Elenda by
Culver City High School; he invited everyone to observe the
intersection in the afternoon; reported being hit
repeatedly by bicycles that refuse to follow the rules; and
he expressed concern with noise created by the Metro Rail
and operating hours.
Mayor Weissman requested that Mr. Firth provide his contact
information to staff and Councilmember Sahli-Wells offered
to meet with Mr. Firth.
Rebecca Rona encouraged everyone to attend the Fracking
Workshop in City Hall on June 12; she discussed fracking
procedures and dangers involved with the process; she
requested that the format of the meeting alternate between
presentation and speakers rather than having the planned
speakers monopolize the time; and she discussed motives of
the state of California.
Mayor Weissman indicated that the City would do all they
could to make the process as open to the public as possible
but he was not sure how much influence they had over the
actual program.
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Receipt of Correspondence
None.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, THAT IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF VIVIAN SILMAN,
WIFE OF MURRAY SILMAN.
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Joint Action Items
Item JA-1
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JOINT CITY COUNCIL/Housing Authority/Parking Authority/
Successor Agency AGENDA ITEM: Budget Study Session – City
Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013:
Presentation of the Results of a Ballot Measure Feasibility
Study and 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 and Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Department, Fire Department, Police Department, Community
Development Department [including the Parking Authority,
Housing Authority and Successor Agency], and Public Works
Department [including Capital Improvement Projects]
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, discussed
the proposed Community Development Department budget for
2012-2013.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff
regarding the elimination of redevelopment; impacts to the
community; appreciation to staff for their work to maintain
momentum; concern with funding for the arts and affordable
housing; taking action through the legislative
subcommittee; clarification that the rental assistance and
homeless programs remain; properties to be sold; available
proceeds; reductions in parking structure operations;
affordable housing projects; commercial projects; location
of funds; phantom savings; contracts run through the
Agency; contractual services; funding for cultural
programs; Art in Public Places; the Climate Action Plan;
Federal funding; graffiti removal services; working with
the school district; community service hours for high
school students; the definition of family; AIP grant
funding; the Jazz Bakery; assessment districts; and the
Community Facilities District.
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director, provided an
overview of the proposed Public Works Department budget for
2012-2013.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding funding sources; praise for the graffiti removal
program and other work done; the SC Energy Leadership
Partnership; Ballona Creek Restoration funding; measuring
the success of the new parking meters; establishing a
resident sustainability committee; the transfer station;
curbside programs; street permits; the food waste program; June 11, 2012
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coordination with the school district; rain gardens; grant
funding; Safe Routes to School; bike thefts near the Expo
Line; bike lockers; backward beekeepers; the sidewalk
study; ADA requirements; Blair Hills Park drainage; the
proposed crosswalk at Jefferson and Hetzler; location
signage at Ballona Creek; beverage container recycling;
notification to residents when work is being done and why;
contractual services; parking maintenance; frequency of
going out to bid; the new parking policies in Santa Monica;
Fire Station #3; Expo noise on the east end; monitoring
Expo; ideas to direct visitors from the Expo to stores and
restaurants; the timeliness of project completion; staffing
levels; mural maintenance; landscaping and lighting
districts; installation of new lights; energy efficiency;
and appreciation to Mr. Herbertson for actions on the
Schaefer Street trees.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, explained
that Consent Calendar item C-2 needed to be considered
before moving on.
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Item C-2
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Adopting the Annual
Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2012/2013
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013.
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Item J-2
(Out of Sequence)
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PARKING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution
Adopting the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Budget for the City of
Culver City, the Housing Authority, the Parking Authority,
and the Successor Agency
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE June 11, 2012
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AND ALL CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC
HEARING NOTICES.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND BOARDS:
ADOPT RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR
2012/2013 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, HOUSING
AUTHORITY, PARKING AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY.
Mayor Weissman thanked staff for their extraordinary efforts on
the budget.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
Cash Disbursements
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR APRIL 28, 2012
– JUNE 1, 2012.
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Item C-3
(Out of Sequence)
Approval of a Lease with Trader Joe’s to Memorialize the
Use of the Shopping Cart Storage Area, Outdoor Selling
Area, and Memorialize and Expand the Storage Area in the
Ince Parking Structure
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A LEASE WITH TRADER JOE’S TO MEMORIALIZE THE USE
OF THE SHOPPING CART STORAGE AREA, OUTDOOR SELLING AREA,
AND MEMORIALIZE AND EXPAND THE STORAGE AREA IN THE INCE
PARKING STRUCTURE; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY SPECIAL COUNSEL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-4
(1) Acceptance of Work Performed by Hoffman Management and
Construction Corporation, and (2) Authorization to File a
Notice of Completion, for the Fire Station #1 Exterior
Staircase Reconstruction Project, P-931
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL:
1. ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY HOFFMAN MANAGEMENT AND
CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR THE FIRE STATION #1 EXTERIOR
STAIRCASE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, P-931; 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.
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Item C-9
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment
Agreement with Time Warner Cable for Use of the Public
Rights-of-Way on Hayden Avenue and Higuera Street
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
WITH TIME WARNER CABLE; 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.
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Item C-10
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment
Agreement with XO Communications for Use of the Public
Right-of-Way on Overland Avenue
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
WITH XO COMMUNICATIONS; 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-5
(Out of Sequence)
Award of a Construction Contract to Griffith Company, as
the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, for the
Construction of the Jefferson Boulevard Pedestrian and
Bicycle Access Improvements Project at Hetzler Road, P-956
Councilmember Sahli-Wells noted the inability to come to an
agreement on a design to continue the bike path and she
asked about ways to help. June 11, 2012
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Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding the Los Angeles Department of Transportation;
design; jurisdiction; liability; the Higuera Street Bridge;
connectivity between COG cities; the Westside Council of
Governments; the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan;
clarification that Culver City continued the path a block
past the City border; and Councilmembers offered to help
facilitate discussions and encouraged continued work with
Los Angeles.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GRIFFITH COMPANY, AS
THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $532,444 FOR THE JEFFERSON BOULEVARD PEDESTRIAN AND
BICYCLE ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT HETZLER ROAD, P-956;
AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS AS NECESSARY, FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $80,174; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-6
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report,
Declaring the Intention to Order the Levy of Annual
Assessments, and Setting the Date, Time, and Place for the
Public Hearing to be Monday, June 25, 2012 at 7:00 PM in
the City Council Chambers for the Albright Avenue Street
Lighting Assessment District
Councilmember Sahli-Wells received clarification regarding
where assessment districts begin and normal City services
end, and specific information regarding the assessment
districts in items C-6, C-7 and C-8.
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A discussion ensued between staff and the City Council
regarding a parcel on Albright that is paid off, and
clarification that a majority of residents must agree
before a district is formed.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, (2)
DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ALBRIGHT AVENUE STREET LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT – FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013, AND (3)
SETTING THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JUNE 25, 2012, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE MIKE BALKMAN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS.
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Item C-7
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report,
Declaring the Intention to Order the Levy of Annual
Assessments therein, and Setting the Date, Time, and Place
for the Public Hearing to be Monday, June 25, 2012 at 7:00
PM in the City Council Chambers for the Higuera Street
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT
A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, (2)
DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE HIGUERA STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT - FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013, AND (3) SETTING
THE TIME, DATE, AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 25,
2012, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE MIKE BALKMAN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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Item C-11
Approval of an Amended and Restated Agreement for the Joint
Use of Properties, Facilities, and Assets by and between
the City of Culver City and the Culver City Unified School
District
Councilmember Sahli-Wells thanked everyone for finding a
solution that worked for the entire community.
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH
THE CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT; 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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A discussion ensued between staff and the City Council
regarding the assessment hearings; the June 25, 2012 City
Council meeting; Community Conversations; and upcoming
meetings.
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Item C-8
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report,
Declaring the Intention to Order the Levy of Annual
Assessments therein, and Setting the Date, Time, and Place
for the Public Hearing to be Monday, June 25, 2012 at 7:00
PM in the City Council Chambers for the Landscape
Maintenance District Number 1
Vice Mayor Cooper indicated that he had to recuse himself
from consideration of the item as he lives within the
district and he exited the dais.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1)
APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, (2) DECLARING THE CITY
COUNCIL’S INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1- FISCAL YEAR
2012/2013, AND (3) SETTING THE DATE, TIME, AND PLACE FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 25, 2012, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE MIKE
BALKMAN COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
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ABSTAIN: NONE
Vice Mayor Cooper returned to Council Chambers.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Action Items
Item A-1
Declaration of June 20, 2012 as a “Free Fare Day” on Culver
CityBus Lines 1 and 7 as Part of the City’s Welcoming of the
Exposition Light Rail Line to Culver City and the Grand Opening
of the Culver City Station
Art Ida, Transportation Director, provided a summary of the
material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
publicizing the event.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: DECLARE
JUNE 20, 2012 AS “FREE FARE DAY” ON CULVER CITYBUS LINES 1 AND
7 TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE CULVER CITY EXPO LIGHT
RAIL STATION.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, discussed
events to commemorate the Expo Opening on June 20, 2012.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
ongoing information available to the public to direct them to
shops and restaurants in the City, and a suggestion to have
music for the opening.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
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There was no response.
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Items from the City Council
Items from Councilmember Sahli-Wells
• Expressed excitement about the Expo Line opening and
indicated that she would attend
Items from Vice Mayor Cooper
• Expressed condolences to the Silman family
Items from Councilmember O’Leary
• Announced the Expo Phase 2 Light Rail Line Subcontractor
Outreach Event on June 14 at the Kirk Douglas Theater
• Reported attending the SCAG Transportation Committee
meeting and the Expo Board meeting
• Discussed the sprinklers on National Boulevard
• Addressed the issue of bicycle thieves near the Expo
station and public awareness
• Announced an upcoming Brown Act enforcement educational
forum
Items from Councilmember Clarke
• Reported representing the Mayor and the City Council at
the retirement of Jerry Chabola, Athletic Director at the
High School, and presenting a certificate to Kids Are
First at the Second Annual Family Safety and Fun Festival
Items from Mayor Weissman
• Received clarification regarding the location of the June
18, 2012 City Council meeting
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, thanked
Superintendent Patti Jaffe of the School District for
assistance with arranging locations for the upcoming Community June 11, 2012
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Conversation meetings, and he announced the schedule of
upcoming meetings and locations for them.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:09 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Vivian Silman to a
meeting on Monday, June 18, 2012 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, City of Culver City,
California
ANDREW WEISSMAN
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE June 18, 2012
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY 6:00 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:00
p.m.
Present: Andrew Weissman, Mayor
Jeffrey Cooper, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Councilmember
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Closed Session
At 6:01 PM, the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
discuss the following item:
CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: Lisa Lujan v. City of Culver City et al.
Case No. BC465942
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:02 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
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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 Suzanne DeBenedittis. June 18, 2012
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Closed Session Report
Mayor Weissman indicated nothing to report from closed
session.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, introduced
Management Analyst Jeremy Green.
Vice Mayor Cooper discussed concerns with public health and
the water supply associated with fracking in the oil fields
above Culver City, and he received consensus to discuss a
resolution opposing fracking and demanding that the state
place a moratorium on the controversial practice.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells reported that the environmental
subcommittee would discuss the ban on plastic bags on July 9
and she discussed Backward Beekeepers noting that June is
beekeeping month.
Councilmember O’Leary announced an e-waste and hazardous waste
roundup on June 30 at the Former National Guard Armory and that
the train would be coming to Culver City on June 20 with many
activities by restaurants and local businesses to celebrate the
event.
Councilmember Clarke announced a BBQ held by Culver City
Amateur Radio Emergency Services behind Fire Station #1 on June
23.
Councilmember O’Leary reported attending the Council of
Governments Transportation meeting on June 18 where a regional
bike share program was discussed.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
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The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Steven Rose announced the 2012 Chamber of Commerce Business
Expo on June 27 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
Tom Camarella expressed appreciation for the successful
Fracking Hearing; reported an upcoming meeting with Holly
Mitchell; discussed a pending Los Angeles resolution on
fracking; requested that Culver City agendize consideration
of a ban on fracking and an ordinance; and noted that there
was no way for them to prove that the City could be safe.
Ken Ruben was looking forward to the Expo opening and he
discussed the new buses in the City.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells reminded everyone of free fare
day on June 20 for Culver City Lines 1 and 7 in honor of
the Expo opening.
Rebecca Rona-Tuttle expressed gratitude to the City Council
for their position on the fracking issue; felt that a ban
would be more effective than a moratorium on fracking;
questioned whether the City had the authority to enact a
ban; and she was pleased that the matter would be
agendized.
Councilmember O’Leary clarified that the City Council was
united in their opposition to fracking and he discussed
slant drilling and the importance of coordinating with
surrounding cities and the state.
Rick Tuttle discussed the powers of the municipality;
reiterated the importance of enacting a ban; he requested
that realtors and bankers look into the matter regarding
land use and effects to business; and he noted that
fracking could already be taking place.
Discussion ensued between staff, Councilmembers and the
speaker regarding clarification that the City was pursuing
a redraft of the drilling ordinance, and that legal rights
with respect to fracking would come up in the context of
the ordinance; issues to be discussed on July 2; a
suggestion to agendize consideration of a ban; the
complexity of the issue; lack of regulation; the need for
regulation; the position of the governor; concern with June 18, 2012
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exposing the City to liability; and the custom of
addressing the Mayor.
Dr. Suzanne DeBenedittis, Frack Free Culver City, discussed
the momentum of opposition to fracking; the National Day of
Fracking; appreciation to the City for hosting the fracking
hearing; she requested that the City Council agendize a ban
on fracking in and under Culver City with a resolution to
the County and State to do so also; she discussed the
symbolic nature of the ban; seismic issues; setting legal
precedent; and she offered to help staff research issues.
DaShayne Walker, Dare to Care Learning Center, discussed
her business; financial issues; and she questioned whether
there was a policy of harassment of those who are behind in
their bills.
John Nachbar, City Manager, indicated that he would look
into the matter.
Dr. Khin Khin Gyi, Culver Crest Neighborhood Association,
thanked the City Council for hosting the Fracking Workshop;
reported that the Community Environmental Legal Defense
Fund had assisted 140 communities in the Northeast United
States with crafting municipal codes to keep fracking out
of their neighborhoods and she recommended obtaining their
assistance; discussed Culver City wells; liability;
obtaining a bond from PXP; and she announced a Cancer Run
held by Senator Curren Price’s office on June 23, and a
Health Symposium on disparities in health outcomes around
the Inglewood oil fields at the Magnolia Family Center on
June 22.
Michelle Weiner expressed appreciation for City Council
consideration of the fracking issue; she discussed the
ability to control what goes on under the City; expressed
support for a ban even if it is only on the Culver City
portion; she discussed the importance of standing in
solidarity with neighboring cities; the importance of the
symbolic ban; proposed legislation by Assemblymember
Butler; she expressed a lack of faith in the regulations;
support for the plastic bag ban; and she emphasized the
importance of Culver City taking the lead.
Robert Zirgulis asked that the City reexamine having Turbo
Data collect parking fines for the City; he discussed the
red light camera fines; he suggested examining policies to June 18, 2012
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reduce the amount of parking fines lost; and he expressed
opposition to the proposed sales tax increase.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Action Items
Item A-1
FIRST OF FIVE PLANNED COMMUNITY DIALOGUES ON CITY FINANCES - A
Presentation from the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
on the State of City Finances and Acceptance of Public Input
and Comment
John Nachbar, City Manager, introduced the item; discussed
efforts to publicize the meetings; and additional potential
cuts.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, discussed
the City website; virtual City Council meetings; and the
schedule of meetings.
Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, provided a brief
history of the City’s financial situation and the choices
facing the City as they move forward.
Councilmember Clarke received clarification that examples
provided by staff illustrated what would have to occur in
order to reach $8 million in cuts.
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
David VonCannon felt it was apparent from presentations
that a great deal of work had been done to reduce expenses
and operate departments as efficiently as possible,
especially in the transportation department; he suggested
asking employees to see where they might be able to find
additional efficiencies; he expressed support for the tax June 18, 2012
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increase and possible assessment districts; and he
encouraged the additional pursuit of grant money.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, discussed
the suggestion to have employees identify possible cost
savings.
Matthew Hetz, Culver City Symphony Orchestra, discussed his
bus riding experiences; reported that the orchestra had
been invited to move from Westchester to Culver City;
discussed the 2,000% increase in rent at Veterans
Auditorium that they received mid-season; requested that
the rent not be increased further and perhaps be decreased;
he acknowledged the difficult financial situation of the
City; he discussed how to incorporate the arts and music in
the City; the reputation of the City as an arts center; and
the importance of live music.
Mayor Weissman reported that staff was revisiting the issue
of fee increases and organizations with longstanding
relationships with the City.
Paul Ehrlich discussed the budget process; the emphasis on
the reserve; money put in the budget for retirees;
preventative maintenance; budget reserves; the proposed
tax; prudent formulas for the General Fund and the Self
Insurance Fund; the Four-Fifths Rule; other taxes being
proposed at the same time; the importance of an ongoing and
separate budget committee; having a contingency plan; red
light cameras; pro rata cuts; prioritization; he felt that
buses should not be affected by cuts; the large amount of
overtime in the police department; comparisons of net
income for police officers between Culver City and Los
Angeles; parking enforcement officers; areas to be studied;
closing The Plunge; determining what level of crime is
acceptable; closing Fire Station #2; outside consultants;
whether the proposed tax increase is sufficient; and a
suggestion to close City Hall every Friday to save money.
Mayor Weissman discussed the level of service the residents
want.
Karen Kurokawa discussed the quality of life in Culver
City; expressed concern that the sales tax increase would
not be enough; and suggested a higher increase.
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Seth Horowitz, Culver Hotel, discussed the transient
occupancy tax; increasing expenditures to increase
revenues; the perception of Culver City in Los Angeles; the
Visitors Convention Bureau; and marketing Culver City to
Los Angeles County.
Cary Anderson discussed revenue generated by parking
enforcement; street sweeping violations; technology
available to parking enforcement officers; fully burdened
costs of parking enforcement officers; who has power over
the Fire and Police budgets; and improving on the status
quo.
Robert Zirgulis discussed balancing the City budget; the
City’s emergency fund; he disagreed with red light revenue
comments made by Mr. Ehrlich; he expressed opposition to
using Turbo Data; he discussed Red Flex; expressed concern
with the expenditure of lawyer fees for the PXP issue and
suggested arbitration; and he suggested working to avoid
lawsuits.
Rick Tuttle discussed full cost recovery; license and
permit categories; political costs; best practices; fines
and forfeitures; infrastructure costs; the number of
budgeted staff positions in the City; moving personnel to
other accounts; geography and competitiveness; he expressed
concern with the study indicating that the proposed sales
tax would have no appreciable effect; and he questioned
what the recommendation of the City Manager was.
Mike King received clarification that if the City achieved
a savings of $8 million, services would not be affected;
clarification regarding the use of Redevelopment Agency
monies; appreciation to the City Council for being
proactive regarding cuts to benefits; he requested data
regarding the impacts of reducing fire department services;
and discussed the retirement age for fire and police
personnel.
Discussion ensued between staff and the City Council
regarding the competitiveness of police and fire retirement
with other cities; CALPERS; the League of California
Cities; and clarifying what increased risk means.
Michelle Weiner expressed appreciation for the process;
discussed quantifiable information regarding reduced police
and fire and increased risk; she suggested using a portion June 18, 2012
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of the Transient Occupancy Tax to promote Culver City,
holding future workshops in the round, and instituting a
‘buy local’ campaign; she discussed preserving resources;
and keeping money in the City.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff
regarding levels of service; the need to raise revenue;
public/private partnerships; and looking at things in a
different way.
Paul Ehrlich discussed prioritization and wanted to see a
dollar amount put on each item to clarify savings; he felt
that $7.5 million underestimated the amount of money
necessary; he observed that Workers Compensation costs were
out of control; he agreed with opposing fracking but
expressed concern about the money spent on legal fees to
combat the situation; he noted the reputation of Culver
City as a high fee City and suggested comparing fees with
those of surrounding cities; and discussed consideration of
a policy change.
Mayor Weissman indicated that the next meeting in the
series would be held at 10:00 a.m. on June 23 at El Rincon
Elementary School and would not be televised.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding costs incurred to administrate parking fines;
clarification that the company used for parking fine
collection is Turbo Data; general cost recovery; the
comprehensive review of fees; cost recovery for parks and
recreation; charging utilities back to their individual
departments as a way to increase efficiencies; Culver City
as a full-service City; concern that cuts could cost more
money in the long run; small ideas for large savings;
creation of a Finance Committee; resident involvement;
revenue generating ideas; red light cameras; clarification
regarding the format of the meetings not located in Council
Chambers; making information easily available about what
staff has already done to reduce the budget; the buy local
initiative; sustainability; service reductions; property
values; contrasting Culver City services with those of
surrounding cities; scare tactics; information regarding
specific cuts; elimination of a Fire Station; previous
departmental audits; concern with dipping into reserves;
previous actions to balance the budget upended by actions
of the state; the five-year pan; instituting a higher sales
tax; GASB 45; the irrevocable trust; creative accounting; June 18, 2012
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Enterprise Funds; changing habits; the information gap with
the public; concern regarding attendance at future
meetings; education and communicating information;
maintaining the status quo; and specific information
regarding cuts to service.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed red light cameras; an accident on
Duquesne involving police officers; he requested that police
officers write tickets around schools; and he expressed support
for EXPO.
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Items from the City Council
Items from Councilmember O’Leary
• Reported that the Expo had been the most successful
opening with regard to ridership
Items from Mayor Weissman
• Announced the schedule and location of upcoming meetings
Items from Councilmember Sahli-Wells
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• Clarified that appointments to Commissions and Committees
would take place on June 25
th
in the Rotunda Room at
Veterans Auditorium
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:29 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a meeting on Saturday, June
23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
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Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
ANDREW WEISSMAN
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 July 2, 2012
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY 6:00 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:00
p.m.
Present: Andrew Weissman, Mayor
Jeffrey Cooper, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Councilmember
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Closed Session
At 6:01 PM, the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
discuss the following items:
CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 9300 Culver Blvd. (Parcel B)
City Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager; Sol
Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, Todd Tipton,
Economic Development Manager and Carol Schwab, City Attorney
Other Parties Negotiators: Willy Bietak Productions, Inc.
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
CS-2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation – (1 Item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:18 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
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Closed Session Report
Mayor Weissman indicated 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 Dan Hernandez, Director
of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services.
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Presentations
Item P-1
Proclamation in Honor of July as "Parks Make Life Better"
Month
Vice Mayor Cooper presented the proclamation to Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Director Dan Hernandez
who thanked the City Council and discussed programs and
activities.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Councilmember Sahli-Wells thanked CCARES and CERT for their
Field Day noting that they helped the City be prepared for
emergencies as experts in communication, and she discussed a
recent tour she took of the Rape Treatment Center with Police
Chief Pederson.
Vice Mayor Cooper reported that Culver City Transportation had
been rated third out of 38,000 for cleanest fleet in the
country. July 2, 2012
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Art Ida, Transportation Director, indicated that it was the
seventh year the City had gone through the certification
process with Equipment Maintenance Manager Paul Condran
spearheading the effort.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED THAT IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF JIM PICKRELL.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Bill Wynn invited everyone to attend the Annual Culver City
Democratic Club 4
th
of July picnic at Carlson Park noting
that it was the 60
th
Anniversary of the Democratic Club.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-6
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report,
Declaring the Intention to Order the Levy of Annual
Assessments therein, and Setting the Date, Time, and Place
for the Public Hearing to be Monday, July 23, 2012 at 7:00
PM in the City Council Chambers for the Landscape
Maintenance District Number 1
Vice Mayor Cooper recused himself and exited the dais.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells received clarification regarding
damage to pine trees.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A
RESOLUTION
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1. APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 (LMD#1) - FISCAL YEAR
2012/2013;
2. DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013; AND,
3. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 23, 2012, AT 7:00 P.M.
IN THE MIKE BALKMAN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RECUSED: COOPER
Vice Mayor Cooper returned to Council Chambers.
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Item C-1
1) Waiver of Formal Bidding Requirements; and 2) Approval
of a Purchase Order with Becnel Uniforms, Inc., for the
Purchase of Bus Operator and Transit Operations Supervisor
Uniforms
Councilmember Clarke received clarification regarding the
uniqueness of Culver City transit uniforms.
Mayor Weissman reported that they were phasing out the
practice of addressing items with ‘Through the Mayor’.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PER CCMC SECTION
3.07.075.E.3; AND
2. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH BECNEL UNIFORMS, INC. IN
THE AMOUNT OF $48,825 FOR BUS OPERATOR AND TRANSIT
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR UNIFORMS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
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4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-2
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year
2012/2013 Annual Investment Policy
Councilmember O’Leary noted that there was no fiscal impact
associated with the approval of the Investment Policy and
he requested that the item be considered as an action item
in the future so that results could be discussed.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding the California State Government Code; compliance;
safety, liquidity and yield; the investment committee; the
consultants used to manage the portfolio; and quarterly
investment reports posted on the website.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-
WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 ANNUAL
INVESTMENT POLICY.
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Item C-4
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report,
Declaring the Intention to Order the Levy of Annual
Assessments, and Setting the Date, Time, and Place for the
Public Hearing to be Monday, July 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM in
the City Council Chambers for the Albright Avenue Street
Lighting Assessment District
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, (2)
DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ALBRIGHT AVENUE STREET LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT – FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013, AND (3)
SETTING THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JULY 23, 2012, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE MIKE BALKMAN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS. July 2, 2012
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Item C-5
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report,
Declaring the Intention to Order the Levy of Annual
Assessments therein, and Setting the Date, Time, and Place
for the Public Hearing to be Monday, July 23, 2012 at 7:00
PM in the City Council Chambers for the Higuera Street
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, (2)
DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE HIGUERA STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT - FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013, AND (3)
SETTING THE TIME, DATE, AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JULY 23, 2012, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE MIKE BALKMAN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS.
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Item C-7
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment
Agreement with Time Warner Cable for Use of the Public
Rights-of-Way on Fox Hills Drive and Green Valley Circle
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
WITH TIME WARNER CABLE;
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-8 July 2, 2012
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Adopt a Resolution Establishing a Retiree Health
Reimbursement Arrangement Plan
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
CITY OF CULVER CITY RETIREE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT
ARRANGEMENT PLAN; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY AND CHIEF
FINANCIAL OFFICER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND
TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN.
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Item C-9
(1) Consideration of a Request from the Disability
Advisory Committee to Hold a Special Screening Event and
Panel Discussion in Partnership with the Culver City Senior
Citizens Association and (2) Designating Such Event as a
City Event
Vice Mayor Cooper thanked the Kirk Douglas Theatre for
hosting the event on July 29 noting that the movie is about
a Culver City resident.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE DAC’S REQUEST TO HOLD THE EVENT AS PLANNED
AND PRODUCED BY VOLUNTEERS (INCLUDING THE DAC AND CCSCA
MEMBERS) WITH THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT;
AND,
2. DESIGNATE THE EVENT AS A CITY EVENT.
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Item C-10
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report and
Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Order the Levy of July 2, 2012
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Annual Assessments for the West Washington Boulevard Benefit
Assessment District Number 1
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, (2)
DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY FOR
THE WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, AND
(3) SETTING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING TO
BE JULY 23, 2012 AT 7:00 PM IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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Item C-11
Adoption of a Resolution (1) Approving the Engineer’s
Report, (2) Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Order
the Levy of Annual Assessments, and (3) Setting the Date,
Time, and Place for the Public Hearing for the West
Washington Boulevard Benefit Assessment District No. 2
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, (2)
DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY
AND (3) SETTING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC
HEARING TO BE JULY 23, 2012 AT 7:00 PM IN THE CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS FOR THE WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 2.
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Item C-3
(Out of Sequence)
Approval of On-Call Professional Services Agreements with (1)
APD Consultants, E.W. Moon, Kimley-Horn and Associates,
KOA Corporation, Paller-Roberts Engineering, Inc. Psomas,
Willdan, CivilSource, Inc., Anderson-Penna, On-Ward
Engineering, RTI, SA Associates, TTG, Advantec Consulting
Engineers, Inc., Dudek, GHD, and APA Engineering Inc. for
General Civil Engineering Services and (2) Nickerson Company,
Interwest, and Project Partners for Construction Management
and Inspection Services
Mayor Weissman recused himself and exited Council Chambers.
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH APD
CONSULTANTS, E.W. MOON, KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, KOA
CORPORATION, PALLER-ROBERTS ENGINEERING, INC. PSOMAS,
WILLDAN, CIVILSOURCE, INC., ANDERSON-PENNA, ON-WARD
ENGINEERING, RTI, SA ASSOCIATES, TTG, ADVANTEC CONSULTING
ENGINEERS, INC., DUDEK, GHD, APA ENGINEERING INC. FOR
GENERAL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES AND NICKERSON COMPANY,
INTERWEST, AND PROJECT PARTNERS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
AND INSPECTION SERVICES AND EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2015 IN AN
AGGREGATE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $3,600,000, AND
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RECUSED: WEISSMAN
Mayor Weissman returned to Council Chambers.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Issuance of Tax Exempt
Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for The
Willows Community School to Finance and Refinance Educational
Facilities
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICES
AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICES.
Councilmember Clarke received clarification that the Willows
School would have to take further steps if they plan to make
an addition to the school.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS
BY THE AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND REFINANCING
FACILITIES FOR THE WILLOWS COMMUNITY SCHOOL; 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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Action Items
Item A-1
(1) Receipt and Filing a Presentation on the Engineer’s Report,
and (2) Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s
Report, Declaring the Intention to Order the Annual Sewer User
Service Charge, and Setting the Date, Time, and Place for the
Public Hearing to be Monday, July 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the
City Council Chambers for the Sewer User’s Service Charge
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Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
if the item passed the consultant would be available on July
23, 2012 to answer any questions.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
(1) RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION ON THE ENGINEER’S REPORT;
AND, (2) ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S
REPORT, (2) DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SEWER USER’S SERVICE CHARGE -
FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013, AND (3) SETTING THE TIME, DATE, AND
PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 23, 2012, AT 7:00 P.M. IN
THE MIKE BALKMAN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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Item A-2
1) Adoption of a Resolution Urging the State of California’s
Division of Oil, Gas & Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) to Place a
Moratorium on Hydraulic Fracturing (“Fracking”); and 2)
Discussion of Options Related to Local Regulation of Fracking
Responding to an inquiry by Neil Rubenstein, the videographers
identified themselves.
Mayor Weissman summarized the ground rules for public speaking
and invited public input.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Tom Camarella, Culver City Democratic Club, discussed other
cities that had voted to ban or limit fracking; legal
concerns; and protecting the water supply and health of
citizens.
Carlene Brown expressed support for a ban on fracking
throughout California; discussed making Culver City a model of
sustainability; and alternative energy sources.
Serge Njamfa discussed his experiences in Europe; policies in
France with regard to fracking; he expressed support for a
City and statewide ban; and asked that the burden be put on
PXP to prove that the procedure is safe.
Dr. Khin Khin Gyi, Culver Crest Neighborhood Association, July 2, 2012
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questioned whether bond and insurance requirements had been
met; discussed Culver City Municipal Codes; noxious odors in
2006 in the Culver Crest neighborhood; the abandonment fee;
returning the premises to its original condition: the Dog
Park; Sonoma Technologies; leaving a legacy for the children;
and she requested a three-year moratorium on fracking until
the results of the air quality monitoring study is available
to the public.
Rick Tuttle asserted that the statewide resolution was not
strong enough; he wanted to see a ban on fracking in and under
Culver City; he discussed the cost benefit analysis; legal
costs; possible loss of revenue; he noted that an exploration
of what happens if the ban is not enacted was not done; he
discussed impacts to the tax base; and he expressed support
for the passage of a ban on fracking.
Rebecca Rona Tuttle discussed the health and safety of
residents; problems with the resolution; she expressed support
for a ban on fracking; asserted that no regulations would make
fracking safe; discussed costs of a lawsuit vs. costs of an
earthquake; and she requested that the City Council pass a ban
on fracking.
Mollie Lee Wolinsky, Culver City Democratic Club, requested
that the City Council enact a ban on fracking.
Lillian Light, The Environmental Priorities Network, requested
that the City Council enact a ban on fracking noting the many
dangers involved with the process.
Lisa Bakewell discussed the dangers involved with the fracking
process and requested a ban.
Bambi Njamfa provided background on herself and expressed
support for a statewide ban on fracking.
Don White felt the moratorium in the state was a good first
step but he wanted to see the City Council enact a ban on
fracking to protect the health of residents.
Stephen Murray, Baldwin Hills Oil Watch, expressed support for
the ban on fracking; noted that City Hall was on top of the
oil field; he discussed other cities that have enacted
legislation to stop fracking; he provided copies of right
space ordinances; discussed rights vs. properties; the right
of a corporation to make a profit superseding the right of the July 2, 2012
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community to health and safety; the obligation of the City to
protect the rights of the community; the Declaration of
Independence; and he requested that the City enact a ban on
fracking.
Bruce Campbell wanted to see a ban on hydraulic fracking in
Culver City and beyond; expressed support for a moratorium to
study the process and impacts; discussed dangers involved in
the process; and impacts to the environment and health and
safety.
Wena Dows, Culver Crest Neighborhood Association, expressed
support for a ban noting that if fracking turns out to be safe
the ban can be lifted, and she wanted the study of the process
to be done by unbiased scientists.
Dr. Suzanne DeBenedittis discussed a report conducted by the
National Academy of Scientists; the importance of
understanding the hazards when making a decision; she
expressed concern with a lack of transparency and open
dialogue; she wanted more information regarding impacts in
order to weigh the risks and benefits; she requested that
specific verbiage be included in the request to the state and
that PXP put up a surety bond; she discussed the
unpredictability of horizontal drilling; requested that the
potentially affected public be informed and sign on to an
agreement before any drilling could begin; and she requested
that the City provide educational workshops delineating risks
and benefits.
Aura Walker, Great Minds LLC, delivered a portion of a nearly
20,000 signature petition against fracking that she requested
Mayor Weissman provide to Governor Brown; she noted the
opportunity to follow other countries that have addressed the
issue; she discussed alternative energy resources; and the
wetlands under Culver City.
Gary Gless, Citizens Coalition for a Safe Community, echoed
previous comments and noted that they could not rely on the
industry to protect the community; he discussed risks
associated with fracking; and he read warnings from the United
States Geological Survey.
Paul Ferrazzi, Citizens Coalition for a Safe Community,
provided a power point presentation on fracking; discussed
dangers involved in the process; previous damage caused by
ground movement; current issues; the Dog Park; leaking methane July 2, 2012
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gas in Playa Vista; and he expressed support for a ban.
Michelle Weiner echoed previous comments; emphasized how
people were working together to protect the community;
discussed actions of the City to protect the health and
welfare of the community; the proposed tax increase; and she
expressed support for the ban on fracking.
Brenna Norton, Food and Water Watch, provided background on
the organization; thanked the City Council for the proposed
moratorium and expressed support for a complete ban; discussed
the many hazards involved with the fracking process; economic
woes; the bill sponsored by Holly Mitchell and Betsy Butler;
and she reported that Food and Water Watch offered pro bono
legal assistance to the City.
Mark Schlosberg, Food and Water Watch, discussed the dangers
involved with fracking; called for a complete ban on fracking;
discussed other states fighting fracking; he wanted to see a
ban rather than a moratorium; and he urged the City Council to
express the will of their residents.
Karina Wilkinson, Food and Water Watch, expressed support for
a statewide ban and a Culver City ban on fracking; she
discussed a statewide ban passed in New Jersey; allowing the
industry to move forward without regulation; wastewater
treatment plants; issues in Pennsylvania; and the importance
of protecting the health of residents.
Chris Paine expressed pride in the City and felt that change
was possible.
Rich Waters did not think that PXP could put anything in the
ground that could hold the pollutants that are there.
Deniz Akbasoglu discussed the meeting of June 12, 2012; the
Los Angeles ban; benzene poisoning; issues related to
fracking; regulating earthquakes; assurances from the
corporations; ‘safe fracking’; and he expressed support for a
ban over regulation.
Lauren Steiner provided background on herself; discussed
previous environmental issues; lack of protection by the
government; regulatory capture of the agencies; the
trustworthiness of corporations; the importance of City
Council action; and she requested that the City Council enact
a ban on fracking in and under Culver City. July 2, 2012
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Sydney Kamlager, District Director for Holly Mitchell,
discussed AB 972 sponsored by Assemblymember Mitchell calling
for a moratorium until regulations with integrity are
established and can be enforced; she reported work on amended
language; noted that she continues to learn about the issue;
acknowledged the importance of the issue and the civic
engagement in Culver City; and she indicated that she was
looking to their leadership on the issue.
Mary-Ann Webster, Sierra Club, expressed support for a
moratorium on fracking in the State; discussed the policy of
the Sierra Club until research can prove the process to be
safe; she noted that the burden of proof regarding the safety
of the process should be on the company; indicated that they
felt that fracking is a destructive technology and the risks
are too high; expressed concern with contamination of
groundwater and stability; noted that the damages are
potentially irreversible; and discussed a ban and local
regulations.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, read comments
submitted by:
Deva Powell
Karol Mora
Terry Silberman
Cameron Spencer
Mayor Weissman asserted that nothing was more important to the
City Council than the health and safety of the community;
noted that they would do all that they could to preserve
environmental protections regarding the oil field in and
adjacent to the City; discussed the resolution with the state;
next steps in the process; and he reported that the City was
in the process of revising the Drilling Ordinance to provide
protections to the community.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells proposed to amend the resolution
slightly to include a ban rather than moratorium.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding enacting a
ban rather than a moratorium; the health and safety of the
community; the importance of people over money; the
responsibility of the City Council; the agency responsible for
regulating the process; the voluntary submission of
information by the oil companies; the need for additional July 2, 2012
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knowledge; the assertion that fracking has been done for
years; the location of the oil and the drilling; the
importance of enacting regulations at the state level; concern
with having a small City attack the process on their own;
concern with contamination of the water source; chemicals
used; the Baldwin Hills Conservancy EIR; support for enacting
a moratorium rather than a ban; concern with actions at the
state level; the current moratorium; the required study on
fracking due out July 15; the peer review; facts regarding
impacts specific to Culver City, not other cities; lobbying
DOGGR; establishing regulations; using time from a moratorium
to gather facts; making informed choices about what the
impacts are; a suggestion to enact a moratorium until DOGGR
takes all necessary and appropriate actions to adopt,
implement and enforce comprehensive regulations concerning the
practice of fracking that will insure the public health and
safety, and the environment; clarification that the resolution
is a directive to the state to take comprehensive action;
support for the resolution; and enacting a moratorium vs. a
ban.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells moved to adopt the resolution to
place a ban on hydraulic fracking. Vice Mayor Cooper seconded
the motion.
Further discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding
actions at the state level; whether it is easier for DOGGR to
act on a moratorium rather than a ban; and a desire to pass
any motion unanimously.
Discussion continued regarding a feeling that a moratorium is
a ban with a time limit; encouraging the state to move forward
with creating regulations; a feeling that the state needs to
be pressured; clarification that this is the largest urban oil
field in the country; the importance of the matter; the need
for bold action; and the symbolic nature of a ban.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S
DIVISION OF OIL, GAS & GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES (DOGGR) TO PLACE A
BAN ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING (“FRACKING”).
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding options
related to local regulation of fracking; the process of
updating antiquated drilling ordinances; the disputed July 2, 2012
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Environmental Impact Report; the CSD process; litigation
results; concerned members of the public; protecting health,
property value and keeping residents safe; concern that what
has happened in other parts of the country will happen in
Culver City; the negative potential of hydraulic fracking; how
the City can protect their residents; results of EPA, US
Geological Survey and peer review studies; concern that the
Inglewood Oil Field has not been studied; impacts to human
health and welfare, and the economy; concern with the water
supply; potential impacts of contamination; the unique nature
of the location; the active earthquake zone; the well casing;
climate change; actions of the City to help the environment
and quality of life; the energy, water and carbon intensive
nature of the fracking process; the admission by DOGGR that
the existing regulations are inadequate; work by DOGGR to
create new regulations specific to fracking; examples from
other towns; the changing technology; a request to staff to
obtain and compile information from regulatory bodies and from
PXP so that the City Council can make an informed decision to
make the City safe; and an observation that fracking has been
previously done mostly in rural areas.
Additional discussion ensued between Councilmembers expressing
concern regarding secrecy around fracking; a request for
regulations that require information to be submitted; the
presentation by the state in Council Chambers; community
involvement; fluids used in drilling; the Haliburton Loophole;
the water source and where it is going; the desire for
specific information; the Petroleum Administrator; the
Supervisor; notification requirements; removal of previously
available information; the 1976 Attorney General opinion; the
need for information from the state; dangers associated with
oil drilling; impacts to property values; the importance of
the oil drilling ordinance; having Culver City be proactive;
the importance of regional cooperation; gravel pack fracking;
where drilling is proposed; what techniques are proposed; a
statement by PXP indicating no intention to conduct horizontal
hydraulic fracking in Culver City; the City’s commitment to
maintain the health and safety of the community; expenditure
of attorney’s fees on regulations; conflicting information
regarding fracking; City rights vs. state’s rights; time
needed to analyze the facts of the situation; the need to move
forward; a request that a letter be sent to the Department of
Conservation with questions and comments from the current
meeting included; whether a chemical marker can be put into
the water they are using to track it; a suggestion to also
include suggestions made at the June 12, 2012 meeting July 2, 2012
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regarding the regulations; a request that Senator Price and
Assemblymember Holly Mitchell be copied on any letters sent to
the Department of Conservation; appreciation to involved
residents; assurances regarding notifications; and next steps
in the process.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, TO RECEIVE AND FILE
CORRESPONDENCE.
John Nachbar, City Manager, announced two Community Dialogues
regarding City Finances on July 9 at Linwood E. Howe
Elementary School and July 16 in City Council Chambers.
Lieutenant Iizuka reported that use of fireworks is illegal
and he encouraged people to attend professional fireworks
displays.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
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 10:00 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Jim Pickrell to a
meeting on Monday, July 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Linwood E. Howe
Elementary School.
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Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
ANDREW WEISSMAN
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 July 16, 2012
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY 7:00 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:03
p.m.
Present: Andrew Weissman, Mayor
Jeffrey Cooper, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
Meghan Sahli-Wells, 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 Daryl Cherness.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Councilmember Clarke reported attending the opening of the
Copenhagen Bakery and wished the new business well.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells reported attending a free salsa class
at the Helms Bakery on July 15 noting another free chance to
learn salsa at the Helms Bakery on August 5
th
, and she
announced Dine L.A. throughout Culver City.
Councilmember O’Leary summarized issues discussed at the
Independent Cities Association meeting that he had recently
attended.
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Mayor Weissman announced a Fracking Symposium on August 4 and
he received consensus that a discussion on the use of Council
Chambers for the Symposium be placed on the City Council agenda
for July 23, 2012.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Marta Zaragoza discussed increased taxes and fees; praised
the work of Charles Herbertson and City services; suggested
oversight and evaluation of City departments; expressed
opposition to potential cuts to police and fire in the
City; discussed ineffective managers; ham radio services;
emphasis on emergency response; neighborhood watch
organizations; CERT; and concern with wasting money on
unnecessary staff and redevelopment.
Mary Homan spoke on behalf of Dave Baker regarding a
request for a variance and a fee waiver noting that his
property met requirements of the zoning code and neighbors
have expressed support for the garage variance.
Responding to an inquiry from Mayor Weissman, John Nachbar,
City Manager, indicated that he would return with
additional information on the matter.
Louise Coffey-Webb, Culver City Historical Society,
announced their Fall Fundraiser at the Culver Hotel on
September 23; their annual BBQ on July 18 in Veterans
Memorial Park; and she reported that due to construction in
the Veterans Memorial building the Historical Society would
be closed on July 21.
Michelle Weiner announced Fixing the Future on July 18 at
the Pacific Theatres.
Ross Hawkins provided background on himself; he felt that
none of the suggestions made to address budget problems
were sufficient; he pointed out the value of the City’s
history; he discussed Bring Hollywood Home, an organization
dedicated to bringing motion picture production back to July 16, 2012
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California; and he questioned whether the budget deficit
would exist if production had not left the area.
Tom Camarella expressed concern with having adequate time
to prepare for the Fracking Symposium if the use of Council
Chambers is not discussed until the July 23 City Council
meeting.
Mayor Weissman discussed Brown Act requirements and
reported that the event was being put on by Transition
Culver City and the Sierra Club in association with The
League of Women Voters.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, TO RECEIVE AND FILE
CORRESPONDENCE.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Action Items
Item A-1
FIFTH OF FIVE PLANNED COMMUNITY DIALOGUES ON CITY FINANCES - A
Presentation from the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
on the State of City Finances and Acceptance of Public Input
and Comment
Mayor Weissman discussed previous workshops to address the
structural deficit in different venues throughout the City;
the staff presentation identifying the nature of the problem;
and categories of services that could be affected if
sufficient revenues cannot be generated.
Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, provided a presentation on
the history of the City’s financial situation and choices to July 16, 2012
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consider moving forward.
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson felt that the numbers were hard to comprehend;
he expressed support for a three-quarter cent sales tax; and
he discussed money lost by not enforcing parking meters.
Mayor Weissman clarified that the proposed half-cent sales tax
would provide revenue necessary to pay existing expenses but
would not address issues of continuing concern in the City.
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Item A-2
Adoption of Resolutions (1) (Unanimous Vote Requirement)
Declaring a Fiscal Emergency Pursuant to Article XIII C of the
Constitution of the State of California; (2) Calling and
Giving Notice of the Holding of a Special Municipal Election
to be Consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be
Held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 for the Purpose of
Submitting to the Voters a Measure Relating to Implementing a
Local Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax); (3) Requesting the
Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles Render
Specified Services Related to the Conduct of said Election;
(4) Authorizing the City Council and/or Certain Council
Members to Submit Ballot Arguments and Rebuttals Regarding the
Measure; (5) Potential Creation and Appointment of Members to
an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee to Draft and/or Submit Such Ballot
Argument(s) and Rebuttal(s); and (6) (Four-Fifths Vote
Requirement) Approving a Related Budget Amendment
John Nachbar, City Manager, introduced the item and discussed
options.
Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, provided a summary of the
material of record.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Crystal Alexander expressed support for the ballot measure;
discussed City assets; the elimination of redevelopment; July 16, 2012
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CALPERS investment returns; sunset clauses; the reserve
policy; and she suggested creation of a public finance
advisory committee.
Stephen Murray felt that the City was over-dependent on sales
tax revenue; discussed the volatility of sales tax; expressed
support for a sales tax and the sunset clause; and he wanted
to see the establishment of a public financial advisory
committee.
Bill Reider, DoubleTree Hotel and Chamber of Commerce,
expressed support for a half-cent sales tax with a five-year
moratorium and he wanted to be involved with finding a
permanent solution to the problem.
Responding to inquiry from Councilmember Clarke, Mr. Ryder
indicated that the Chamber of Commerce supported a five-year
sunset to try to find real solutions.
Cary Anderson received clarification regarding the sunset for
Measure EE for schools; he discussed state and local taxes;
and he expressed support for a three-quarter percent sales tax
with a sunset.
Frank Campagna expressed support for a three-quarter percent
sales tax with a sunset clause and he suggested ways to
promote the measure.
Kevin Lachoff discussed emailed comments to the City Council;
support from the Chamber of Commerce for the half-cent sales
tax increase with a five-year sunset provision; the importance
of exploring new revenue streams that can be put in place
immediately; sales tax levels of surrounding cities;
opposition to a three-quarter percent sales tax increase; the
importance of weaning the City off a dependency on sales tax;
and he emphasized the importance of diversification of income
sources.
Julie Lugo Cerra expressed support for a half-cent sales tax
increase for five years in order to provide funds to
reestablish a balance; noted that current issues were not the
fault of the City; discussed the loss of redevelopment; and
the utility users tax.
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read comments submitted by:
Steven Rose July 16, 2012
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Michael Hamill
Marta Zaragoza
Phyllis Owens
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding maintaining
City services; the precarious position that the City has been
put in; the vital nature of the community and the importance
of community input; and clarification that Culver City is not
in the same financial situation that San Bernardino is.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A
RESOLUTION DECLARING A FISCAL EMERGENCY PURSUANT TO SECTION
XIII C OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding a
three-quarter percent increase to sales taxes; the true
deficit; the structural deficit; the shortfall for capital
improvement projects; a hybrid sales tax increase; the sunset
clause; the importance of running an active campaign; concern
with opposition to a three-quarter percent sales tax increase;
concern with losing support for any sales tax increase; the
sunset clause vs. a permanent increase; costs to put on a
special election; coordinating with a regular election;
Councilmember ability to remove sales tax increases;
opposition by businesses in the community; appreciation for
support of the increase by many in the community; City
services; sales tax rates of surrounding communities;
improving efficiencies; the importance of public input;
support for establishing a public finance advisory committee;
the importance of transparency; appreciation to the public for
their input; the importance of replenishing reserves when
things are better; appreciation to prior Councils who provided
for tough times; work to shrink the size of City government;
limiting impacts to the public; reductions in operating costs;
support of the bargaining units; retiree medical benefits;
covering the operating structural deficit; concern that a
five-year sunset does not allow enough time; allowing a
realistic time frame to evaluate impacts; support for a ten-
year sunset; motivation to future councils to look for ways to
reduce expenditures and explore other sources of revenue;
community evaluation of the impact of tax on levels of
service; ways to provide greater diversity in the revenue
stream; whether some of the money can be used for a ‘Buy
Local’ campaign; tying the sunset date to a municipal
election; whether the sunset clause is necessary to get the
increase passed; a suggestion to modify the title of the July 16, 2012
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resolution; the ordinance; the ability and discretion of
future City Councils; and the potential amount of revenue
generated by the tax.
Councilmember Clarke moved that the City Council approve a
half-cent sales tax with a ten-year sunset and a termination
date of March 31, 2023.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff on whether
to include the public advisory committee in the motion and
agendizing a discussion of the advisory committee as soon as
possible as the committee could be an advocate of the tax and
assist in generating support for the measure.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: PROPOSE A
HALF-CENT SALES TAX WITH A TEN-YEAR SUNSET AND A TERMINATION
DATE OF MARCH 31, 2013.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION AND APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF NECESSARY FUNDS.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A
BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $80,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
RESERVE TO COVER COSTS TO CONDUCT THE ELECTION.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding having the
entire City Council draft arguments for the local transaction
and use tax; Brown Act issues; and the availability of
Councilmember O’Leary for the July 23, 2012 meeting.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE THE FORMATION OF AN AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE AND APPOINT
MAYOR WEISSMAN AND COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THERETO FOR THE
DRAFTING OF THE PRIMARY ARGUMENT AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENT (IF
NEEDED) AND REQUIRE THE SUBCOMMITTEE TO COMPLETE ITS WORK IN
TIME TO PRESENT THE CITY COUNCIL WITH A DRAFT PRIMARY ARGUMENT
ON JULY 23, 2012 AND ANY REBUTTAL ARGUMENT NO LATER THAN
AUGUST 6, 2012.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers July 16, 2012
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regarding naming the proposition.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
There was no response.
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Items from the City Council
Items from Vice Mayor Cooper
• Asked about a discussion of traffic mitigation on Sawtelle
Boulevard between Sepulveda and Braddock planned for
August 6
John Nachbar, City Manager, noted that given the absence of two
Councilmembers on August 6, the matter would be moved to the
August 13 City Council meeting.
Items from Councilmember Sahli-Wells
• Reported enjoying the first summer concert of the series
despite the rain and encouraged everyone to attend the
upcoming concert on July 19 in the City Hall Courtyard
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:03 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a meeting on Monday, July 23,
2012 at 7:00 p.m.
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Martin R. Cole
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California July 16, 2012
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EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
ANDREW WEISSMAN
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 July 23, 2012
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY 5:30 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:30
p.m.
Present: Andrew Weissman, Mayor
Jeffrey Cooper, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember *
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Councilmember
Absent: Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
*Councilmember Clarke arrived during closed session.
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Closed Session
At 5:31 PM, the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
discuss the following items:
CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 12803-23 West Washington Boulevard
Agency Negotiator: John Nachbar, City Manager, Sol Blumenfeld,
Community Development Director, Todd Tipton, Economic
Development Administrator, Murray Kane, City Special Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Axis Mundi RE II, LLC
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)
CS-2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 9300 Culver Blvd. (Parcel B)
City Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager;
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, and Todd
Tipton, Economic Development Administrator July 23, 2012
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Other Parties Negotiators: Upper Ground Enterprises, Inc.
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
CS-3 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation – (1)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
CS-4 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: Lisa Lujan v. City of Culver City et al.
Case No. BC465942
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:10 p.m. with
four Councilmembers present (absent Councilmember O’Leary).
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Weissman indicated nothing to report except that
Councilmember Clarke arrived during 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 Barbara Honig.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS ADJOURNED THAT IT BE
ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF JACQUELINE BARNES, MOTHER OF CITY
ATTORNEY’S OFFICE EMPLOYEE PAM GRAVES. THE MOTION CARRIED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY July 23, 2012
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Marla Wolkowitz, Culver City Sister City Committee, Inc.,
provided background on the organization and discussed
cities involved.
Barbara Honig introduced participants from Iksan City,
South Korea and their host families.
Ana Booth translated a presentation given by a chaperone
from South Korea.
Donna Thayer introduced Youth Ambassadors and discussed the
process to become an ambassador.
Shauna Lewis, facilitator for the Culver City Lethbridge,
Canada and Uruapan, Mexico groups, discussed the Youth
Ambassador program.
Mayor Weissman presented certificates of recognition to
program participants from Iksan City, South Korea.
Councilmember Clarke presented certificates of appreciation
to program participants from Lethbridge, Canada.
Vice Mayor Cooper presented certificates of appreciation to
program participants from Uruapan, Mexico.
Mayor Weissman presented Youth Ambassador certificates.
Councilmembers drew raffle tickets for prizes from the Expo
Line opening and Mayor Weissman reported an increase in overall
ridership since the opening of the Expo station in Culver City.
Representatives from Iksan City, South Korea presented the City
Council with an appreciation gift.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
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The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
David VonCannon provided a neighborhood update on the
Tilden Terrace project.
Paul Condran, Equipment Maintenance Manager, introduced
members of his team in the Transportation Department;
announced that out of 38,000 public fleets in North
America, Culver City ranked third best in the nation; he
discussed the alternative and natural gas programs; and he
acknowledged the hard work of his staff.
The Mayor and Vice Mayor congratulated Mr. Condran and his
staff and thanked them for their efforts.
Tom Camarella asked about cutouts on Duquesne and
notification procedures.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers, staff and the
speaker regarding clarification that the cut outs were a
preview of modifications being made as part of the Safe
Routes to School grants received by the City to allow input
for consideration before the final project is implemented;
the Safe Routes to School grant process; whether Duquesne
is part of the Gateway neighborhood; other improvements in
the area; notification to the Gateway Neighborhood
Association; concern with issues related to having enough
space on Farragut; encouragement of public comment; posting
of the plans on the City website; bike racks installed next
to The Conservatory and other areas; and bike corrals.
Mayor Weissman clarified that the Successor Agency had been
called to order concurrently with the City Council meeting
at 7:00 p.m.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
(Out of Sequence)
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/CULVER CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY: Cash
Disbursements
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER July 23, 2012
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CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FROM
JUNE 30, 2012 THROUGH JULY 13, 2012. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
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Item JC-2
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/CULVER CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY: (1) Adoption
of a City Council Resolution Approving the Transfer to the
Culver City Housing Authority of the Rights and Obligations
Under the Section 8 Annual Contributions Contract between the
City of Culver City and the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development; and (2) Adoption of a
Resolution by the Culver City Housing Authority Board
Approving the Transfer to the Housing Authority of the Rights
and Obligations of the City of Culver City Under the Section 8
Annual Contributions Contract between the City of Culver City
and the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development
Councilmember Sahli-Wells discussed the importance of
services provided through Section 8 Housing; the need for
affordable housing; the Housing Authority for the City of
Los Angeles; she suggested having a legislative roundtable
with elected officials, state representatives, the City’s
Congress Member and Senators to look at possibilities for
affordable housing in the post redevelopment world; she
noted that help was necessary to replace redevelopment
funding for affordable housing; and she received consensus
to direct Tevis Barnes to look into creating a legislative
roundtable for affordable housing.
Councilmembers expressed support for the legislative
roundtable committee but proposed that it not be limited to
just affordable housing.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
TRANSFER TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY UNDER THE SECTION 8 ACC WITH HUD. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT – 1) Consideration to Authorize
the Acceptance and Appropriation of $24,150 in Grant Funds
from the 2010 State Homeland Security Grant Program for the
Purchase of Three Public Safety Portable Radios; and 2)
Approval of a Related Budget Amendment
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS AND SECONDED BY VICE
MAYOR COOPER THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2010 HOMELAND SECURITY
GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS; AND
2. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $24,150 IN
GRANT FUNDS FOR PURCHASING PUBLIC SAFETY PORTABLE RADIOS;
AND (A 4/5THS AFFIRMATIVE VOTE IS REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE
BUDGET AMENDMENT)
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.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Public Hearings
Item PH-4
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and
Ordering the Levy for the Albright Avenue Street
Lighting Assessment District - Fiscal Year 2012/2013 (Note:
Staff Recommendation is to Continue this Public Hearing to
August 6, 2012)
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: TAKE NO ACTION AND CONTINUE
THIS ITEM TO AUGUST 6, 2012. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
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Item PH-5
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and
Ordering the Levy for the Higuera Street Landscape and
Lighting Assessment District - Fiscal Year 2012/2013 (Note:
Staff Recommendation is to Continue this Public Hearing to
August 6, 2012)
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: TAKE NO ACTION AND CONTINUE
THIS ITEM TO AUGUST 6, 2012. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
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Item PH-6
(Out of Sequence)
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Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and
Ordering the Levy for Landscaping Maintenance District No.
1 - Fiscal Year 2012/2013*
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: TAKE NO ACTION AND CONTINUE
THIS ITEM TO AUGUST 6, 2012. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
*Informational Note from the City Clerk: Item PH-6 was
reconsidered on page 13
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Item PH-7
(Out of Sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and
Ordering the Levy for the Sewer User’s Service Charge -
Fiscal Year 2012/2013 (Note: Staff Recommendation is to
Continue this Public Hearing to August 13, 2012)
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: TAKE NO ACTION AND CONTINUE
THIS ITEM TO AUGUST 13, 2012. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
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Vice Mayor Cooper announced that the Culver City Disability
Advisory Committee is hosting a free screening of the
documentary film The Lucky Man at the Culver City Senior
Center on July 29 immediately followed by a panel
discussion with Lou Gehrig’s Disease medical professionals.
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Item PH-1
(Out of Sequence)
Consideration of an Appeal of the Municipal Code Appeal
Committee’s Decision on May 16, 2012 to Require Removal of
the Kitchen Cabinets Installed in an Illegal Garage
Conversion as a Condition of Approval Granting Deferred
Compliance
Staff distributed color photos of the project to
Councilmembers and provided a summary of the material of
record.
Mayor Weissman received clarification regarding when the
illegal conversion was done and by whom.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
COOPER THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Sabrina Jones provided background on the item; indicated
cooperation and compliance with all requirements; she noted
that cabinets could be considered storage; she discussed
quotes from contractors; and she requested that they be
allowed to build shelving.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and the speaker
regarding clarification that the request is to retain the
cabinets but appliances would be removed; options and
allowable kitchen use; clarification that the modifications
would make the area into an accessory structure; and
efforts to bring the place into compliance.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER 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, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding storage in accessory residential structures;
concern with the ability to reconvert that area into a
kitchen use; parking requirements; the process for
accessory residential structures; code enforcement; costs
to remove the kitchen to minimize the potential of
reoccurrence vs. staff costs already expended on the item;
reducing the potential for future staff involvement in the
case; having a covenant run with the land; clarification
that the space can not be rented out but it can be
occupied; the Planning Commission recommendation; concern
that the place will become a permanent living space; the
proposed text amendment; concern with creating a code
enforcement nightmare; re-orienting the position of the
cabinets; the intent of the code; clarification that
plumbing and gas futures would be capped off and covered;
and clarification that removing everything below and
leaving the overhead cabinets would be sufficient to meet
code requirements.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers, staff and Ms.
Jones regarding covenants; coming into compliance while
reserving resources; conservation; concern with leaving
counters in the area; a cost benefit analysis; parking
issues associated with converting to a legal living space;
placement of the garage; other homes in the area; parking
variances; limitations to discourage use of the area as a
dwelling unit; preserving zoning consistency of the
neighborhood; the time frame for the project; clarification
that all four options have been previously discussed and
considered by the applicant; limitations of the appeal; the
compliance period; a summary of the history of the issue;
and City Council authority in the matter.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: DENY THE APPEAL AND AFFIRM
THE MCAC’S DECISION TO REQUIRE REMOVAL OF THE KITCHEN
CABINETS AS A CONDITION OF DEFERRED COMPLIANCE WITH A
MODIFICATION THAT UPPER CABINETS BE RETAINED WITH
EVERYTHING REMOVED BELOW THE CABINETS INCLUDING MICROWAVES,
SINK AND COUNTERS. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE: July 23, 2012
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AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
Councilmember Clarke suggested that the applicant could donate
the materials that have to be removed rather than throwing
them out.
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Item PH-2
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and
Ordering the Levy for West Washington Benefit Assessment
District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2012/2013
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC
HEARING. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS AND SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
COOPER THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING
THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE LEVY FOR THE WEST WASHINGTON
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
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Item PH-3
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and
Ordering the Levy for West Washington Benefit Assessment
District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2012/2013
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC
HEARING. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SHALI-WELLS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION
CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE LEVY FOR WEST
WASHINGTON BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2012/2013. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
Vice Mayor Cooper indicated that he needed to recuse
himself from PH-6.
Mayor Weissman reopened the item for reconsideration.
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Item PH-6
(Out of Sequence) July 23, 2012
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Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and
Ordering the Levy for Landscaping Maintenance District No.
1 - Fiscal Year 2012/2013
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: TAKE NO ACTION AND
CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO AUGUST 6, 2012. THE MOTION CARRIED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
RECUSED: COOPER
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Action Items
Item A-1
Consideration of 1) a Request to Designate an Upcoming
Hydraulic Fracturing (“Fracking”) Symposium as a City-
Sponsored Event; 2) a Fee Waiver and Use of the Mike Balkman
Council Chambers and 3) the Recording, Broadcast, and
Rebroadcast of the Event and Placement of the Recording on the
City’s Website
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Tom Camarella expressed concern that letters he had sent to
the City from PXP were not included in the staff report;
received clarification regarding timing of inclusion of
attachments to the staff report; he indicated that PXP was
invited to the symposium and declined; he emphasized the
importance of the issue and public involvement; discussed
questions previously asked by the City Council; he indicated
that the City Council had the authority to require that PXP
attend the symposium and testify under oath; he discussed
disadvantages that the City and residents have vs. the
advantages that PXP has; he suggested establishing an ad hoc
committee to investigate the situation; and he wanted to
provide the City Council with an opportunity to refute the
information provided by PXP. July 23, 2012
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Councilmember Sahli-Wells disclosed that she had been an
organizing member of Transition Culver City but had stepped
back from it since becoming a Councilmember and had not been a
part of organizing the event.
Discussion between Councilmembers and staff ensued regarding
the importance of additional information; support for the
symposium; compelling the presence of PXP; the importance of
participation by PXP and their presentation; the importance of
keeping the community discussion open and accessible; a
suggestion to postpone the symposium until September when PXP
might be able to participate and perhaps there could be
greater public participation; the issue before the City
Council; the fracking study; the oil drilling ordinance; the
peer review of the fracking study; the search for a fracking
expert to review the study with the City’s environmental
consultant; association of the experts with the oil companies;
adding value to the symposium; public discussions with PXP
once the revised drilling ordinance is complete; a suggestion
to defer the symposium until the fracking study has been
vetted; providing justification for the use of the Council
Chambers; the community education process; the importance of a
two-sided discussion; support for a discussion by both
parties involved; the nature of what the Council wants to do;
the power to compel someone to come before the City Council;
charter provisions; consensus to discuss creation of an ad hoc
citizens committee; maximizing staff resources; and utilizing
the public.
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Item A-2
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Argument in Favor of
the Question Designated as Measure Y -– Enactment of a Half-
Cent Sales Tax (which Automatically Expires after 10 Years) to
be Considered by the Voters at the Special Municipal Election
of November 6, 2012
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Gary Silbiger expressed concern with the ballot statement
laying blame solely on the state despite the fact that other July 23, 2012
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factors were involved; suggested looking within the City to
make further cuts and providing detailed information on the
use of consultants; discussed public bidding processes; the
rate of recovery for City fees; areas of financial concern;
the high amount of a variety of benefits for City supervisors;
creation of a public finance and budget committee to study
revenues and expenditures to make recommendations to the City
Council; a separate oversight committee appointed by the City
Council to monitor the tax increase; and he indicated that he
would be watching to see whether the City would be looking at
all possible sources of revenue or relying on the tax
increase.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
clarification that the language of Measure Y had been
previously adopted and had been tested in the survey developed
by FM3; the proposed ballot argument; wording changes proposed
by Mayor Weissman; concern that the tactic of laying the blame
on Sacramento could be alienating; timing of the item; the
tone of the ballot argument; the naming of the measure;
language used, facts cited, the legally permissible limit, and
softening the tone of the language used in the ballot
argument; ongoing losses; the sales tax initiative; ongoing
efforts to cut expenses and look at ways of saving money;
creation of a public finance committee and an oversight group
to monitor how money is spent and make recommendations to the
City Council; and incorporating efforts to cut expenses as
part of the message.
Additional discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding
support for keeping the original language; acknowledgement
that many people are angry; different ways to soften the tone
of the original language; the word count; and the desire to
make it clear that the City sustained three distinct hits to
funding.
Councilmembers agreed to the following language: But since the
recession of 2008, the City has lost $4.5 million in state
funding, plus $6 million in local revenues, and $40 million
annually through Sacramento’s elimination of redevelopment,
thereby threatening our successes.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF THE QUESTION DESIGNATED
AS MEASURE Y -– ENACTMENT OF A HALF-CENT SALES TAX (WHICH
AUTOMATICALLY EXPIRES AFTER 10 YEARS) TO BE CONSIDERED BY July 23, 2012
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THE VOTERS AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 6,
2012 WITH THE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY MAYOR WEISSMAN AND THE
LANGUAGE AGREED UPON BY THE CITY COUNCIL. THE MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, TO RECEIVE AND FILE
CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
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Item A-3
Consideration of a Policy Position on Assembly Bill 298 –
Solid Waste: Single-Use Carryout Bags
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
the recommendation of the sustainability subcommittee;
original authors who took their name off the bill; editing
done between April and June; organizations in support of the
bill; clarification that no opposition was on file and if the
bill is signed into law the City would not need to take
action; and plans by the City to come forward in September
with a measure if this does not pass.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS AND SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
COOPER THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. TAKE A POLICY POSITION TO SUPPORT AB 298; AND,
2. DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE A LETTER FOR THE
MAYOR’S SIGNATURE CONSISTENT WITH THE POLICY POSITION.
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THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
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Item A-4
Consideration of a Policy Position on Assembly Bill 1446 – The
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority:
Transactions and Use Tax
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
status of the bill; the need to fast track the item so it can
get on the ballot; concern that the item could compromise
Measure Y; the importance of the campaign in favor of the
local tax measure; fully understanding all of the other tax
measures and explaining them; and the sunset clause for
Measure Y.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. TAKE A POLICY POSITION TO SUPPORT AB 1446; AND,
2. DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE A LETTER FOR THE
MAYOR’S SIGNATURE CONSISTENT WITH THE POLICY POSITION.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O’LEARY
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
There was no response.
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John Nachbar, City Manager, expressed appreciation to Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Commissioner Catherine Yanda
for facilitating the collaboration with the Police Department
in conjunction with Project Child Safe to make free gun locks
available to the community, and he announced that the Culver
City Plunge would be hosting the Southern California Lifeguard
competition on July 27.
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Items from the City Council
Items from Councilmember Sahli-Wells
• Hoped to see everyone at the summer concert series on
Thursdays in the City Hall Courtyard.
Items from Vice Mayor Cooper
• Thanked David VonCannon for noticing and addressing a
potential issue with Ramadan, the Mosque and the
developer, Tilden Terrace
Items from Councilmember Clarke
• Requested copies of City Council meeting minutes
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:37 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Jacqueline Barnes to
a meeting on Monday, August 6, 2012 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, City of Culver City,
California
ANDREW WEISSMAN
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 August 6, 2012
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY 6:30 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:30
p.m.
Present: Andrew Weissman, Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Councilmember
Absent: Jeffrey Cooper, Vice Mayor
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Closed Session
At 6:31 PM, the City Council recessed to Closed Session to
discuss the following item:
CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: City of Palmdale, et al. vs. Ana Matosantos et al.
Case No. 34-2012-80001154
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:02 p.m. with
four Councilmembers present (absent Vice Mayor Cooper).
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
August 6, 2012
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Mayor Weissman indicated 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 Ronnie Jayne.
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Presentation
Item P-3
(Out of Sequence)
Certificates of Recognition to the Participants in the
Culver City Sister City, Inc. Youth Ambassador Program
Marla Wolkowitz, Culver City Sister City, Inc. Committee,
introduced chaperones participating in the program.
Karlo Silbiger, Culver City School Board, discussed his
experiences in Kaizuka; expressed support for the program;
and indicated that the school board would work to be more
involved in the program.
Alison Burns thanked the Sister City Committee for the
opportunity to chaperone; discussed her experiences in
Japan; and expressed hope that the students would continue
their relationships with their host families.
Shelby Miyamoto Kim, Michael Hale, Michelle Akamine, Nico
Bell-Andrade, Sidney Wallace, Isabella Browning, Lada
Goetzky, and Cole Thompson, students who visited Kaizuka,
Japan, briefly shared their experiences in the program.
Marla Wolkowitz encouraged participation in the Senshu
Marathon and introduced the Youth Ambassadors.
Councilmembers presented certificates to the Youth
Ambassadors.
Youth Ambassadors briefly discussed their experiences in
the program.
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Marla Wolkowitz received agreement from the City Council
that they would agendize a discussion of acceptance of a
gift of a sign representing the sister cities for placement
near City Hall.
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Item P-1
A Proclamation Designating August as Spinal Muscular
Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month
Mayor Weissman presented the proclamation.
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Item P-2
A Proclamation in Honor of the 2012 Fiesta La Ballona
Mayor Weissman indicated that the proclamation would be
presented next week.
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Item P-4
(Out of Sequence)
A Commendation to Ms. Ronnie Jayne for her Service on the
Cultural Affairs Commission
Councilmember Sahli-Wells presented the proclamation.
Ronnie Jayne thanked the City Council for the commendation;
staff and Commissioners for their hard work; she noted that
despite cuts the arts were alive in the City; and she
encouraged everyone to support the arts in any way they
can.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
the state had suspended enforcement of the Brown Act in order
to save money but he indicated that Culver City would continue August 6, 2012
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to fully comply with the Brown Act; he noted that all public
notifications were posted on the City website; and he provided
an update on the request to consolidate the election on
November 6.
Councilmember O’Leary reported attending the Expo Board
meeting; he discussed the Executive Summary of the Phase 1
Noise and Vibration Study; complaints about noise in the
neighborhood; and he summarized issues with the report.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding promises
made for remediation measures during construction; the pending
noise study to be conducted by the City; a promise to clean
exterior walls for houses next to construction; and agreement
by staff to follow up on the matter.
Councilmember Sahli-Wells requested that the meeting be
adjourned in memory of the victims of the shooting in the Sikh
Temple in Wisconsin; she noted that the Sister Cities
Association educated students to be accepting of other
cultures; she discussed the landing of Curiosity on Mars; she
reported attending the community picnic in Blair Hills Park;
she announced a meeting on August 8 at Kenneth Hahn Park to
take input on the proposed nature center in Blair Hills; she
reported that parents bade farewell to Amy Anderson, the former
principal of Linwood Howe school on August 7; and she discussed
the close of the short but successful summer concert series
last week.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS ADJOURNED,
THAT IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE SHOOTING
IN THE SIKH TEMPLE IN WISCONSIN. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COOPER
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council: August 6, 2012
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Marcus Tiggs invited everyone to attend Fiesta La Ballona
August 24-26; he discussed events and activities; and he
thanked sponsors.
Vicki Daly Redholtz, Friends of the Culver City Dog Park,
introduced Peter Vogel, Laura Stuart, Dean Gebroe, and Rick
Kissel; reported on their work to bring lights to the dog
park; she noted that the item would be on the City Council
agenda next week; and she discussed their mission and the
widespread usage of the park.
Mike Meador, California Greenworks, provided background on
the organization; discussed Earth Fest LA on September 15;
and he asked for City sponsorship allowing banner placement
in the City and assistance with publicity.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding City requirements for banner placement;
clarification that the ongoing event was previously held at
Kenneth Hahn Park but has been moved to West LA College and
many non-profit organizations in the City have been part of
it; in-kind contributions; and consensus to discuss the
sponsorship on the next agenda.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
None.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA ITEM: Approval
of a Professional Services Agreement with Amano McGann Inc.
for Maintenance Services Related to Equipment and Software for
the Parking Management System at the Cardiff, Watseka and Ince
Parking Structures
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
contingency funding on contracts; how often contingencies are
paid and how often projects come in at the price paid; what
happens to unused contingency funds; and staff agreement to August 6, 2012
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provide further information.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A THREE-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
AMANO MCGANN IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,556 FOR MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR SERVICES OF THE ACCESS EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE SYSTEM IN
THE WATSEKA AND INCE PARKING STRUCTURES; 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. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COOPER
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT
CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-6. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COOPER
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
Discussion between staff and Councilmembers ensued
regarding contracting out the meeting minutes; costs
associated with the minutes; assurances the minutes would
be caught up by September; concern with waste and the
repetitive nature of the minutes for the different bodies
that meet; clarification that separate records are required
for each legal body; and corrections to spellings of names
of residents who speak at meetings.
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THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING OF JUNE 4, 2012 AND THE ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING
OF JUNE 5, 2012 AS CORRECTED.
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Item C-2
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Motorola
for Monitoring and Repair of the City’s Two-way Radio
System Infrastructure and Dispatch Systems
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA,
THROUGH ITS COMMERCIAL, GOVERNMENT, AND INDUSTRIAL
SOLUTIONS SECTOR, FOR MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT AND/OR OTHER
SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S TWO-WAY RADIO AND POLICE/FIRE
DISPATCH SYSTEMS, FOR THE ONE YEAR PERIOD JULY 1, 2012 –
JULY 31, 2013, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $46,640.00; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/ PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-3
Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Permit to the Exchange
Club to Conduct a Beer and Wine Garden in Veterans’
Memorial Park During the 2012 Fiesta La Ballona
Councilmember Sahli-Wells discussed her involvement in the
green team for Fiesta La Ballona and efforts to make it a
zero-waste event, and she wanted to make sure that the
language used in the resolution did not preclude using
other more ecologically friendly materials.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding the original intent to avoid serving alcohol in
glass bottles; safety issues; clean up; liability after the
event; future provisions for an alternative to plastic;
clarification that the interpretation would not be rigid if
there is an alternative for use of a green cup; and August 6, 2012
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provisions to make sure that things are being complied with
in advance.
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 2012 FIESTA LA
BALLONA.
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Item C-4
(1) Approval of the Purchase of Kompan Playground Equipment
from U.S. Communities; (2) Approval of the Final Plans and
Specifications; and, (3) Authorization to Publish a Notice
Inviting Bids for the Fox Hills Park Playground Project
(PZ958)
Councilmember Sahli-Wells expressed support for the
installation of the equipment at Fox Hills Park and
appreciation for the selection of the equipment.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF KOMPAN PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $96,000 FROM U.S. COMMUNITIES; AND,
2. APPROVE THE FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR
THE FOX HILLS PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT (PZ958).
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Item C-5
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Lawrence
Roll-Up Doors, Inc. for Replacement of Existing Apparatus
Bay Roll-Up Doors at Fire Station #2 (PZ132)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LAWRENCE
ROLL-UP DOORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,280.00 FOR THE
REPLACEMENT OF THE ROLL-UP DOORS AT FIRE STATION # 2; AND,
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2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$4,128.00; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-6
Approval of on-call Professional Services Agreements with
Associated Soils Engineering, Inc., Geo-Environmental,
Inc., Kling Consulting Group, Inc., LaBelle-Marvin, Inc.,
Ninyo and Moore Consultants, Southwest Geotechnical, Inc.,
and Terracon Consultants, Inc. for Geotechnical Engineering
and Material Testing Services
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH
ASSOCIATED SOILS ENGINEERING, INC., GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL,
INC., KLING CONSULTING GROUP, INC., LABELLE-MARVIN, INC.,
NINYO AND MOORE CONSULTANTS, SOUTHWEST GEOTECHNICAL, INC.,
AND TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES ALL EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2015
FOR AMOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT BUDGETED IN THE
RESPECTIVE CAPITAL PROJECTS; 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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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
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Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and
Ordering the Levy for the Albright Avenue Street Lighting
Assessment District - Fiscal Year 2012/2013
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVITS AND POSTING OF
PUBLIC NOTICE AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED. THE MOTION CARRIED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COOPER
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SAHLI-WELLS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COOPER
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS 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, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COOPER
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
that a majority protest did not exist.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: (ABSENT A
MAJORITY PROTEST) ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE
ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE LEVY FOR THE ALBRIGHT AVENUE
STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - FISCAL YEAR
2012/2013. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COOPER
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Item PH-2
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and
Ordering the Levy for the Higuera Street Landscape and
Lighting Assessment District - Fiscal Year 2012/2013
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVITS AND POSTING OF
PUBLIC NOTICE AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED. THE MOTION CARRIED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: 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:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COOPER
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, read a written
comment submitted by:
Holly Connors
Councilmember Sahli-Wells reported that Ms. Connors had
indicated that she would be willing to pay more if
necessary.
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, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COOPER
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
that a majority protest did not exist.
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: (ABSENT A MAJORITY PROTEST)
ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND
AFFIRMING THE EXISTING ASSESSMENT LEVY FOR HIGUERA STREET
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - FISCAL YEAR
2012/2013. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COOPER
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Item PH-3
Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Assessment and
Ordering the Levy for Landscaping Maintenance District No.
1 - Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Assessment District - Fiscal Year
2012/2013
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVITS AND
POSTING OF PUBLIC NOTICE AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED. THE
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COOPER
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC
HEARING. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COOPER
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
There was no response.
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, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE August 6, 2012
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ABSENT: COOPER
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
that a majority protest did not exist.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: (ABSENT A MAJORITY PROTEST)
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND
ASSESSMENT LEVY FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #1 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COOPER
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Action Items
Item A-1
Introduction of an Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 15.12,
Community Facilities District Financing, to the Culver City
Municipal Code
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, provided a
summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
the ability to supplement services; clarification on which
takes precedent: the City resolution or the State Law;
adopting provisions in addition to or different than State
Law; supplemental regulations for Community Facilities
Districts (CFDs); differences between being a general law City
or a Charter City; why Mello-Roos has not been previously
used; use of redevelopment and assessment districts; the cost
effectiveness of bonds over time; effective use of bonds;
allocating the cost of assets over time; finding the right
balance in the use of bonds; types of bonds financed; weighing
the benefits and taking advantage of opportunities;
opportunities for private property owners; long term and lower
interest available to finance projects; effects to the General
Fund; concern with burdening future generations; oversight of
the bond over the long-term; establishment of goals and
policies; the participation of different districts; varying
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basis; clarification that creation of any one of the districts
would require Council approval; circumstances requiring the
creation of a CFD where there is not time to get policies in
place; instances where requiring the step slows down a process
that already has consensus; changing the emphasis to make the
requirement mandatory unless there is a need to make changes;
concern with building in an extra step; the goal to provide
flexibility with timing and establish policies later in the
process; the CFD requirement for specific goals and policies;
a suggestion to change the wording to focus on the timing and
take out permissive vs. mandatory and indicate they can be
established at any time prior to or during the process; and
agreement to that change with clarification that changes would
be reflected in the second reading of the ordinance.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SAHLI-WELLS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL INTRODUCE AN
AMENDED ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.12, COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT FINANCING, TO THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, O’LEARY, SAHLI-WELLS, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COOPER
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
There was no response.
John Nachbar, City Manager, pointed out that photographs of
Councilmembers Clarke and Sahli-Wells had been added to the
back wall of Council Chambers.
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Items from the City Council
Items from Councilmember Sahli-Wells
• Requested consensus to place a discussion of a Clean Air
Resolution on a future agenda for consideration
August 6, 2012
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Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding whether the
Sustainability Committee would make a recommendation on the
item and agreement to distribute the draft resolution to
Councilmembers. August 6, 2012
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:43 p.m., the City Council
adjourned its meeting in memory of the victims of the shooting
at the Sikh Temple in Wisconsin to a meeting on Monday, August
13, 2012 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, City of Culver City,
California
ANDREW WEISSMAN
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 August 13, 2012
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY 6:00 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:00
p.m.
Present: Andrew Weissman, Mayor
Jeffrey Cooper, Vice Mayor
Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember
Micheál O‘Leary, Councilmember
Absent: Meghan Sahli-Wells, Councilmember
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Closed Session
The City Council recessed to Closed Session to discuss the
following items:
CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 12803-23 West Washington Boulevard
City Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager, Sol Blumenfeld,
Community Development Director, Todd Tipton, Economic
Development Administrator, Murray Kane, City Special Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Axis Mundi RE II, LLC
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
CS-2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Initiation of Litigation – Two Cases
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:16 p.m. with
four Councilmembers present (absent Councilmember Sahli-
Wells).
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Weissman indicated 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 Samantha Shanman.
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Presentation
Item P-1
A Proclamation in Honor of the 2012 Fiesta La Ballona
Members of the Fiesta La Ballona Committee discussed the
event; thanked volunteers and those working on the event;
sang the official Fiesta La Ballona song; and thanked
Fiesta La Ballona sponsors.
Mayor Weissman presented the proclamation.
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Community Announcements By City Council Members/Information
Items From Staff
John Nachbar, City Manager, introduced David LaRose, Culver
City Unified School District Superintendent and his family.
Superintendent LaRose expressed thanks for the welcome he has
received in the City.
Councilmembers welcomed Superintendent LaRose to the City.
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Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, presented a
commercial that had been filmed in Council Chambers.
Bob Nela and Paul Reilly, Golden State Water, reported
relocating their office to Green Valley Circle.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
additional information on the Golden State Water move would be
available on the City website.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Weissman invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Gerald Sallus discussed impediments on Duquesne; expressed
concern with making the road more narrow; suggested that
putting in additional speed bumps could make it more
dangerous for elderly and handicapped people; and he
discussed liability issues.
Mayor Weissman indicated that the installation was
temporary and meant to illicit comments and he suggested
that Mr. Sallus could speak with Charles Herbertson,
Director of Public Works.
Phyllis Owens thanked the City Councilmembers for their
hard work and their families for supporting their service.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY 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 O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR
JULY 14, 2012 – AUGUST 3, 2012. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT
CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-6. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
Item C-1
(1) Acceptance and Appropriation of $165,387 in Grant Funds
from the 2009 State Homeland Security Grant Program; and
(2) Approve a Purchase Order with Commline, Inc. for the
Purchase of 82 Mobile Motorola Radios
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
1. ACCEPT THE 2009 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,387; AND
2. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $165,387 IN
GRANT FUNDS TO PURCHASE MOBILE RADIOS; AND, (A 4/5THS
AFFIRMATIVE VOTE IS REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE BUDGET
AMENDMENT)
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3. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH COMMLINE, INC. TO PURCHASE
MOBILE MOTOROLA RADIOS; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-2
Acceptance and Appropriation of $251,780 in Grant Funds
from the 2011 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant
Program for Disaster Preparedness Equipment and Training
Councilmember O’Leary received additional information
regarding automatic license plate readers.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ACCEPT $251,780 IN GRANT FUNDS FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING COSTS AWARDED BY THE 2011 URBAN AREA
SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT PROGRAM; AND;
2. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATINGS AID FUNDS TO
ACCOUNT41440902– URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE FOR THIS
PROGRAM; 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. (A 4/5THS AFFIRMATIVE VOTE IS REQUIRED
TO APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENT.)
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Item C-3
(1) Acceptance of Work Performed by Padilla Paving; (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 Construction
of a Public Parking Lot on City-Owned Property at 12601
Washington Boulevard August 13, 2012
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Councilmember O’Leary received clarification regarding the
timeframe for installation of the kiosks; potential
revenue; and loss of revenue due to delays in installation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, PADILLA
PAVING, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC PARKING LOT ON
CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 12601 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE FOR RECORDATION; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF RETENTION FUNDS TO PADILLA
PAVING, INC., FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION OF THE 35-DAY LIEN
PERIOD.
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Item C-4
Adoption of an Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 15.12,
Community Facilities District Financing, to the Culver City
Municipal Code
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 15.12, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FINANCING, TO
THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE.
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Item C-5
Approval of the Certification and Submission of the Section
8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP)
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding HUD requirements; the Section 8 Management
Assessment Program; improving the score of the City; the
High Standing status of the City; Housing Quality
Standards; the availability of units at an affordable level
that are considered high quality; the difficulty of
competing in the open market; reliability of certain
owners; family screenings; unit inspections; the success
rate of the Family Self Sufficiency program; case August 13, 2012
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management; indicators consistent with non-completion of
the program; relocation; overall enrollment; the extent of
the HUD grant; and increases to family income and
achievement of self sufficiency.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE CERTIFICATION AND SUBMISSION OF THE SECTION
8 MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (SEMAP) TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY CHAIR AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TO EXECUTE THE SEMAP CERTIFICATION.
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Item C-6
1) Approval of a License Agreement with Cannon
Constructors, South Inc. for the Installation of Lighting
in the Culver City Dog Park; 2) Approval of an Amendment to
the Existing Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends
of the Culver City Dog Park Relating to the Operation and
Maintenance Costs of the Lighting to be Installed in the
Culver City Dog Park; 3) Acceptance of a $35,000 Grant from
the Friends of the Culver City Dog Park to be Used for the
Monthly Electrical Costs Associated with the Operation of
the Lighting; 4) Approval of a Related Budget Amendment
(Four-Fifths Vote Requirement); and 5) Adoption of a
Resolution Modifying Culver City Dog Park Hours and
Rescinding Resolution No. 2004-R082
Vice Mayor Cooper reported that an anonymous donor had
donated money for the lighting installation; he discussed
the grant for maintenance from the Friends of the Culver
City Dog Park; he praised the group and cited it as a model
for successful civic involvement and thanked the group for
their hard work; and he suggested that the group receive a
commendation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CANNON CONSTRUCTORS
SOUTH INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING IN THE CULVER
CITY DOG PARK; AND,
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2. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING MOU WITH FCCDP
RELATING TO THE COSTS OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
LIGHTING TO BE INSTALLED IN THE DOG PARK; 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; AND,
5. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE $35,000 GRANT FROM FCCDP UPON
EXECUTION OF THE AMENDED MOU; AND,
6. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE THE GRANT
FUNDS AS NEEDED FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE MONTHLY ELECTRICAL
COSTS FOR THE LIGHTING INSTALLED IN THE DOG PARK; AND,
7. ADOPT A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE HOURS OF THE DOG PARK
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2004-082.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
Adoption of a Resolution (1) Certifying Conformance with
the Congestion Management Program (CMP) for Los Angeles
County and (2) Adopting the CMP Local Development Report
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding the suspension of the credit requirement; plans
to eliminate the credit system; and establishment of a
congestion mitigation fee.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
COOPER TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVITS AND POSTING OF
PUBLIC NOTICE AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED. THE MOTION CARRIED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE August 13, 2012
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ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY 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 Weissman invited public input.
There was no response.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY 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 O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A
RESOLUTION (1) CERTIFYING CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND (2) ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL
DEVELOPMENT REPORT FOR 2012. 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 Sewer User’s Service Charge - Fiscal
Year 2012/2013
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director, provided a summary
of the material of record.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CLARKE TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVITS AND POSTING OF
PUBLIC NOTICE AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED. THE MOTION CARRIED August 13, 2012
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BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff
regarding the potential increase; built-in incentives; and
standards and compliance.
Responding to inquiry, Greg Klendner with NBS discussed the
cost service analysis; structural changes in consumption
patterns in different communities; allocating the costs of
the system to different customer classes; incentivizing
behavior; and legal requirements of Prop 218.
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 Weissman invited public input.
There was no response.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY 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
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported
that a majority protest did not exist.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: (ABSENT A MAJORITY PROTEST)
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING
THE LEVY FOR SEWER USER’S SERVICE CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR
2012/2013. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE August 13, 2012
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ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Joint Action Items
Item JA-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CULVER CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEM: (1) Successor Agency Board Adoption
of a Resolution (a) Approving the Terms of the Disposition and
Development Agreement Entered into by and Between the City of
Culver City (City) and Combined/Hudson 9300 Culver LLC
(Combined); (b) Approving the Sale and Conveyance of Real
Property Located at 9300 Culver Boulevard (Parcel B) from the
City to Combined; (c) Approving the Transfer of Residual Land
Proceeds from the Parcel B Land Sale to the Successor Agency;
and (d) Approving the City’s Retention and Ownership of
Certain Land for Public Parking, the Town Plaza Expansion, and
for Other Public Purposes and of Certain Public Improvements
Constructed as part of the Project; and (e) Acknowledging and
Agreeing that the DDA Constitutes the Existence of an
Enforceable Obligation Pursuant to Part 1.8 and Part 1.85 of
Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code for the Purposes of,
Without Limitation, the Disposition of Assets Previously Owned
by the Former Culver City Redevelopment Agency; and (2) City
Council Adoption of a Resolution Approving, Subject to
Conditions Precedent, the Transfer of Parcel B’s Residual Land
Sale Proceeds from the City to the Successor Agency
Kendall Berkey, Kane, Ballmer and Berkman, provided a summary
of the material of record.
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Seth Horowitz, Culver Hotel, expressed support for the item
and hoped that the issue of permanent parking would be
addressed in the near future.
Göran Eriksson, Chamber of Commerce, expressed support for the
agenda item; offered the assistance of the Chamber; and wanted
to see the process expedited.
Kevin Lachoff expressed support for the resolution and for the August 13, 2012
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project.
Discussion ensued between staff and the City Council regarding
clarification on the process; delays to the project; expected
revenues; sales tax revenue and property taxes; potential
actions of the Oversight Board; the Department of Finance;
submission of a long-range plan; the appeals process; the
review process; the public parking component; the currently
proposed project; and potential sales tax revenue generation.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
COOPER THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION, WHICH SETS
FORTH THE FOLLOWING:
1. PROVIDED THAT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE SATISFIED
(COLLECTIVELY, THE “CONDITIONS”), APPROVE THE CITY’S TRANSFER
TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE RESIDUAL PROCEEDS RECEIVED FROM
THE SALE OF THE DEVELOPER PARCEL TO THE DEVELOPER FOR THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY’S USE AND DISTRIBUTION FOR APPROVED
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS OR TO OTHERWISE WIND DOWN THE AFFAIRS OF
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE SECTION 34177(E):
A. THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY ADOPTS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION
(AS DEFINED IN THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION);
B. THE OVERSIGHT BOARD ADOPTS THE OVERSIGHT BOARD RESOLUTION
(AS DEFINED IN THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION); AND
C. THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE EITHER DOES NOT REVIEW THE
OVERSIGHT BOARD RESOLUTION WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH IN
THE DISSOLUTION ACT AND THE OVERSIGHT BOARD RESOLUTION AND THE
ACTIONS THEREIN ARE DEEMED EFFECTIVE PURSUANT TO THE
DISSOLUTION ACT OR (B) THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REVIEWS THE
OVERSIGHT BOARD RESOLUTION WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH IN
THE DISSOLUTION ACT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE APPROVES OF
THE OVERSIGHT BOARD RESOLUTION AND THE ACTIONS THEREIN; AND
2. PROVIDED THAT ALL OF THE CONDITIONS ARE SATISFIED,
AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY, OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE, AND THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS
OR HER DESIGNEE, TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS AND SIGN ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT AND EFFECTUATE THE DDA AND
THE ACTIONS APPROVED BY THIS RESOLUTION INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, APPROVING EXTENSIONS OF DEADLINES SET FORTH IN THE
DDA AND THE SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE (ATTACHMENT NO. 4 TO THE
DDA) AS DETERMINED NECESSARY BY THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS OR August 13, 2012
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HER DESIGNEE, UNDER THE DDA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE DDA
AND ITS ATTACHMENTS AS DETERMINED NECESSARY BY THE CITY
MANAGER, OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE, TO EFFECTUATE THE DDA,
EXECUTING DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CITY
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, GRANT DEEDS OR QUITCLAIM
DEEDS), AND ADMINISTERING THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY’S AND CITY’S
OBLIGATIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED
PURSUANT TO THIS RESOLUTION; AND
3. ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE CITY DOES NOT INTEND, BY ADOPTION
OF THE RESOLUTION, TO WAIVE ANY CONSTITUTIONAL, LEGAL
AND/OR EQUITABLE RIGHTS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OR THE CITY
UNDER LAW AND/OR IN EQUITY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DDA OR PREVIOUS ACTIONS TAKEN WITH
RESPECT TO THE DDA, BY VIRTUE OF THE ADOPTION OF THIS
RESOLUTION AND ACTIONS APPROVED AND TAKEN PURSUANT TO THIS
RESOLUTION AND, THEREFORE, RESERVES ALL SUCH RIGHTS OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND THE CITY UNDER LAW AND/OR IN EQUITY.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Action Items
Item A-1
(1) Discussion of and Direction Related to Potential Traffic
Mitigation Measures on Sawtelle Boulevard between Sepulveda
Boulevard and the City Boundary at Ballona Creek; and (2)
Adoption of a Budget Amendment Associated with any
Desired Traffic Mitigation Measures
Gabe Garcia, Traffic Engineering Manager, provided a summary
of the material of record.
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Jim Shanman expressed support for the installation of a cross
walk.
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Allison Pryharski shared her observations of the traffic
issues; expressed concern with the location of the stoplight;
cited issues getting in and out of her driveway; and asked for
clarification on traffic goals.
Doug Smith expressed opposition to installation of a stop sign
or a stoplight and concern with diverting traffic into Sunkist
Park on Hayter.
Neil Glickman felt that that the accident had been
preventable; discussed a request for traffic mitigations at a
previous City Council meeting; formulas for response time; he
suggested a traffic control device on Culver Drive and
Sawtelle; discussed the speed of traffic; concerns with blind
spots; slowing the cars down that enter and exit Culver City;
and landscaping in the medians.
Dave Stewart expressed disagreement that the proposed measures
would not have prevented the accident; he questioned the
number of residents who did not support traffic mitigations;
he wanted to see a pedestrian controlled, on-demand stop light
on Sawtelle between the bridge and Sepulveda; and he hoped
that actions would be taken to protect residents.
Judith Martin Straw felt that the traffic mitigation studies
had not served the community well; she discussed delays to
consideration of the item; the weak response of residents; the
fact that parents drive their children to school rather than
walk due to the danger involved; she urged the City Council to
move forward; and she expressed concern with achieving a 4/5
vote.
Mary Banks-Levine presented photographs of the area; discussed
the speed monitor and the need to protect those crossing
Sawtelle Boulevard; she proposed that a turnaround be placed
at the Sawtelle and McDonald intersection; expressed support
for an interim stop sign at Hayter and Sawtelle; and discussed
ways to slow traffic.
Jonathan Varsano discussed the dangers of crossing Sawtelle;
traffic studies; felt that a crosswalk was a good start but
additional mitigations were necessary; he discussed school
pedestrian traffic; coordination with Los Angeles; issues with
the vote taken; the importance of the safety issue; he
presented photographs and renderings; and discussed
maintenance of the traffic median.
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Brian Hammer asserted that Sawtelle was similar to a freeway;
he noted that few people adhered to the signage; and he felt
the proposal was a step in the right direction but more
mitigations were needed.
Michael Hamill noted the importance of a safe crossing across
Sawtelle; acknowledged the many different opinions on the
matter; discussed expert opinion; the need to slow traffic
down; facilitating getting children to school and to the park;
the Playa Vista Fund; and speed enforcement.
Bryan Arenas wanted to see an on-demand traffic light placed
on the bridge similar to the on-demand light located on Culver
Boulevard and he discussed the blind curve.
Bernard Bronstein thanked staff and Vice Mayor Cooper for
their assistance; expressed concern that non-participating
households represented a no vote; discussed the primary reason
for non-consensus; proposed mitigations; increased traffic
with additional students at El Marino; he expressed support
for the recommendations; observed that few cars parked on
Sawtelle due to traffic speeds; and he discussed extending the
bike lane.
Jeremy Green, Management Analyst, read written comments
submitted by:
Laura Stuart
Pete Chiabaudo
Mark Oates
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
the traffic signal warrants analysis conducted 13 years ago;
criteria that needs to be met; traffic volume; the number of
accidents in the intersection; whether it is mandatory that
the traffic warrants are met; the City of Los Angeles; Culver
Drive vs. the proposed intersection; state warrants; steady
crossing population; the lack of focus on where to cross;
funneling crossings to one location; the proposed stop sign as
an interim measure; installation of a full stop light at a
later date; and budget considerations.
Councilmember O’Leary moved to approve items 6-9 with the
interim stop sign option; identification of funding for a
permanent light; assignment of Culver City staff to work with
the City of Los Angeles; and obtain permission from the City
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of the upcoming signals.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers
regarding the dangers of the stop sign when it is first
installed; making the light speed activated; effects to
neighbors; a suggestion to restrict the light to be no right
turn on red to discourage cut-through traffic; concern with
negative affects to the neighborhood; mitigating driveway
issues; money connected to the Playa Vista project; expediting
the traffic light project; remaining funds; repeated traffic
mitigation requests from Sunkist Park residents over many
years; the speed humps on Segrell; concern with shifting
issues to other streets; the location of the flashing beacons;
speed feedback signs; solar powered signs vs. hard wired
signs; the involvement of Los Angeles; visibility; safe
passage across Sawtelle; evaluating the effects of the stop
sign; traffic enforcement; the offset intersection; utilizing
crossing guards; safe routes to schools funding; pursuing
grants; willingness to work with the City of Los Angeles; and
costs for a new hard wired sign.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. DISCUSS THE VARIOUS OPTIONS PRESENTED BY STAFF AND
PROVIDE STAFF WITH APPROPRIATE DIRECTION; AND
2. DIRECT STAFF TO INSTALL:
A. ITEM 5, POSTING OF REGULATORY SPEED LIMIT SIGNS;
B. ITEM 6, INSTALLATION OF YELLOW FLASHING BEACONS OVER THE
TWO EXISTING SPEED FEED-BACK SIGNS;
C. ITEM 7, THE STRIPING OF BICYCLE LANES;
D. ITEM 8, THE STRIPING OF PSYCHO-PERCEPTIVE SPEED-REDUCING
STRIPING; AND
3.A. DIRECT STAFF TO EXPLORE IF FUNDING CAN BE INCLUDED IN
THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR’S BUDGET, AND DIRECT THE INSTALLATION
OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND HIGH VISIBILITY MARKED CROSSWALKS
ON SAWTELLE BOULEVARD, AT THE OFF-SET INTERSECTION OF
BLANCO WAY-HAYTER AVENUE, WHEN FUNDING HAS BEEN SECURED,
AND THE REMOVAL OF THE INTERIM THREE-WAY STOP CONTROL; AND
3.B. IF STAFF IS DIRECTED TO INSTALL A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND
HIGH VISIBILITY MARKED CROSSWALKS, THEN, AS AN INTERIM
MEASURE, AND
3.B.II. ITEM 9, OPTION B: DIRECT STAFF TO INSTALL INTERIM
ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL, FLASHING RED BEACONS, AND MARKED HIGH
VISIBILITY CROSSWALKS; August 13, 2012
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4. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
FROM THE SUNKIST PARK/PLAYA VISTA MITIGATION FUND, NOT TO
EXCEED $25,500 IF ITEMS 5, 6, 7, 8, AND 9 OPTION A ARE
DIRECTED FOR INSTALLATION; OR $40,500 IF ITEMS 5, 6, 7, 8,
AND 9 OPTION B ARE DIRECTED FOR INSTALLATION, IN THE 2012-
2013 FISCAL YEAR (A BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRES A 4/5 VOTE).
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Item A-2
Approve as Permanent the Ten Temporary Speed Humps Installed
on Culver Park Drive and Segrell Way
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director, provided a summary
of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding
revisiting the matter again in one year as part of the
neighborhood review; changes in traffic patterns; speed humps
at Sawtelle and Culver Park Drive; continued use of the
streets for cut-through traffic; decreased speeds; and concern
that the humps had been paved over when the streets were
repaved.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O’LEARY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1A (STAFF RECOMMENDATION) APPROVE AS PERMANENT THE TEN
SPEED HUMPS INSTALLED ON CULVER PARK DRIVE AND SEGRELL WAY.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Item A-3
(1) Designation of the City’s Voting Delegate and up to Two August 13, 2012
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Alternate-Delegates and (2) Taking of Positions on the Five
Policy Resolutions Submitted to the General Assembly for the
League of California Cities
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR
COOPER THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. DESIGNATE COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AS THE VOTING DELEGATE
AND COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE AS ALTERNATE DELEGATE,
2. TAKE THE POSITIONS REGARDING THE FIVE RESOLUTIONS
PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR CONSIDERATION AS
OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE VOTING DELEGATE AND VOTING DELEGATE–
ALTERNATE TO CAST VOTES EXERCISING REASONABLE DISCRETION IN
THE CASE CIRCUMSTANCES AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WARRANT A
CHANGE IN VOTE. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Item A-4
Adoption of Los Angeles Permit Group’s Position and Comments
on the Draft Countywide Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
Permit
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT THE LOS
ANGELES PERMIT GROUP’S POSITION AND COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT
MS4 PERMIT. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Item A-5
Consideration of City Sponsorship of the Seventh Annual
EarthFest LA at West Los Angeles College on September 15, 2012
and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Related thereto
Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers regarding August 13, 2012
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the process; banners; official roles for staff or City elected
officials at the event; and clarification that Vice Mayor
Cooper did not need to recuse himself from consideration of
the item.
Mike Meador, California Greenworks, indicated that they would
welcome any participation by staff or Councilmembers.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CLARKE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: DETERMINE THAT
THE CRITERIA IN CITY COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT 2008-01 HAVE
BEEN MET AND DESIGNATE THE 2012 EARTHFEST LA AS A CITY
SPONSORED EVENT CONTINGENT UPON CALIFORNIA GREENWORKS
AGREEING TO IDENTIFY THE CITY IN THEIR PROMOTIONAL
ACTIVITIES AND DOCUMENTS AS A SPONSOR OF THE EVENT AND
APPROVE A MOU RELATED THERETO; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Weissman invited public input.
There was no response.
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Items from the City Council
Items from Councilmember Clarke
• Reported going on a ride-along with the Culver City Police
Department
• Received consensus to agendize a letter of support for
reappointment of two Culver City members to the Baldwin
Hills Conservancy
Items from Vice Mayor Cooper August 13, 2012
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• Urged everyone to attend Fiesta La Ballona on August 24-26
and enjoy the rest of the summer
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:07 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a meeting on Monday, September
10, 2012 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, City of Culver City,
California
ANDREW WEISSMAN
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California