THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE March 24, 2008
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: Alan Corlin, Mayor
Carol A. Gross, Vice Mayor
D. Scott Malsin, Councilmember
Steven J. Rose, Councilmember
Gary Silbiger, Councilmember
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Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
the following items:
CS-1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Re: City Manager
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
CS-2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: City of El Segundo v. City of Los Angeles, et al. (LAX
Expansion)
Case No. RIC426822 (LASC Case No. BS094320; Transferred and
Consolidated with Related Cases LASC Nos. BS094279,
BS094359 and BS094503)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
CS-3 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: 8461 Warner Drive, LLC vs. Culver City et al
(Conjunctive Points Warner Development, LLLP et al., real
parties in interest)
Case No. BS102918
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (c)
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Recess
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:07 p.m., with
all Members present.
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Closed Session Report
Mayor Corlin stated that there was nothing of substance to
report from closed session.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
Jerry Fulwood, City Manager led the Invocation and retiring
Transportation Director Steve Cunningham led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
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Presentations
Item P-1
A Proclamation in Honor of Cesar Chavez Day
C
ouncilmember Silbiger read the proclamation in its entirety.
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Item P-2
A Commendation to Retiring Director of Transportation Steve
Cunningham
Mayor Corlin read the commendation and presented it to Mr.
Cunningham. At this time, the City Council and Jerry
Fulwood, City Manager thanked Mr. Cunningham for his service
to the City.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda
Mayor Corlin invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Paul Condran, Equipment Maintenance Manager, Transportation
Department, announced the completion of the Natural Gas
Filling Station and provided an update on their CNG fleet
and its environmental impact and cost savings.
Council discussion focused on the higher maintenance costs
associated with CNG vehicles.
Catherine Vargas, Public Works Department, announced that
the Department of Conservation Comprehensive Recycling
Community would have a booth at the Farmer’s Market on
March 25, 2008 and she invited anyone interested in
learning more or participating in the program to come.
Amanda Manning, representing the American Cancer Society,
announced the Relay for Life event to be held May 17 and 18
at Culver City High School, and encouraged everyone to
participate.
Linda Messner voiced concerns with the proposed four-story
building on Hayden Place and the additional traffic
congestion that it would bring.
Stella Miller voiced concerns with the traffic impact of
the proposed four-story building on Hayden Place.
Cindy Bailey voiced concerns with the proposed four-story
building on Hayden Place, stating that it was inappropriate
for the area and would cause a major traffic impact.
3 March 24, 2008
Public Comment
(continued)
Staff read written comments from the following:
Marta Zaragoza, regarding code violations in her
neighborhood and code enforcement irregularities.
Barbara Dellamarie, Department of Conservation, presenting
mugs made of recycled glass to the City Council.
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Item L-1
Legislation and League of California Cities Priority Focus
Edition #10 dated March 7, 2008 and Edition #11 dated March
14, 2008.
Staff presentation included reporting on the distribution
of Prop. 1B funds and the infrastructure needs and
partnerships recommendations they made to the governor.
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4 March 24, 2008
Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-10.
[Consent Calendar Item C-6 (Approval of an Amendment to an
Existing Professional Services Agreement with Moreland &
Associates for Temporary Professional Financial Services
for the City Treasurer’s Office for an Additional Six-Month
Period) was pulled from the agenda.]
Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILEDTHE CITY CLERK’S
REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF THE AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING.
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Item C-2
Approval of Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE ADJOURNED
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 2008 AND THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 2008 AS SUBMITTED.
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Item C-3
Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR MARCH
1, 2008 THROUGH MARCH 14, 2008.
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Item C-4
1) Acceptance of the Work Performed by Clean Energy, Inc.
and Raymundo Engineering for the Compressed Natural Gas
Station Expansion Project at the Transportation Facility;
and 2) Authorization of the Filing of Notice of Completion
for this Project
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTORS, RAYMUNDO
ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. AND CLEAN ENERGY, INC. FOR
THE CNG STATION EXPANSION PROJECT AT THE CULVER CITY
TRANSPORTATION FACILITY;
2. AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF NOTICE(S) OF COMPLETION; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR TO SIGN AND
SUBMIT THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE.
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Item C-5
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Martin &
Chapman Company to Provide Election Services Relating to
the City’s General Municipal Election to be Held on
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARTIN
& CHAPMAN COMPANY AS THE ELECTION SERVICES PROVIDER
FOR THE 2008 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AT A COST NOT
TO EXCEED $64,000.00; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-7
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with
Bottomline Technologies to Upgrade the City’s Check
Printing Software
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $25,975.00 TO BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES TO
SUPPORT THE UPGRADE OF THE CITY’S CHECK PRINTING
SOFTWARE; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE ANY
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-8
Approval of (1) the Purchase of 126 Personal Computers from
Dell, Inc. of Round Rock, Texas, and (2) a Professional
Services Agreement for Associated PC Deployment Services
from Soft-Train, Inc. of Santa Ana, California
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 126 PERSONAL COMPUTERS (PCS)
FROM DELL, INC. THROUGH THE CMAS PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $139,409.35 FROM THE COMPUTER REPLACEMENT
FUND 30724100.
2. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOFT-
TRAIN OF SANTA ANA, FOR PC DEPLOYMENT SERVICES IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,840 FROM THE INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES BUDGET
10124100.619800.
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE ANY
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-9
(1) Rescission of the Approval of an Agreement with
Hewlett-Packard provided on December 10, 2007 and (2)
Approval of the Purchase of Hewlett-Packard Servers/Storage
Units and VMware Virtualization Software from Forsythe
Solutions Group (Pleasanton, CA), to Consolidate Servers
and Support Implementation of the Information Technology
Department’s Green IT Initiative in the City’s Data Center
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. RESCIND THE APPROVAL PROVIDED ON DECEMBER 10, 2007 OF
AN AGREEMENT WITH HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY (OAK PARK,
CA) FOR THE PURCHASE OF SERVERS AND RELATED
INSTALLATION SERVICES TO CONSOLIDATE SERVERS AND
SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT’S GREEN IT INITIATIVE IN THE CITY’S DATA
CENTER;
2. APPROVE THE QUOTATION SUBMITTED BY FORSYTHE SOLUTIONS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF SERVERS AND RELATED STORAGE AND
SERVICES TO SUPPORT CONSOLIDATION IN THE CITY’S DATA
CENTER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $178,689.06; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-10
Approval of an Amendment Extending the Existing Agreement
with Utility Systems Science and Software (US3) for
Maintenance of the Sewer Emergency Notification System and
Sewer Flow Monitoring System, for an additional One-Year
Period
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE
EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH UTILITY SYSTEMS SCIENCE AND
SOFTWARE IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $75,625.00 FOR
MAINTENANCE OF THE SEWER EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
AND SEWER FLOW MONITORING SYSTEM; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Joint Item
Item J-1
Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Downtown
Business Association to Perform Maintenance Services in
Downtown
Staff provided a brief summary of the material of record.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Andy Weissman, Downtown Business Association, explained the
inclusion of the landscaping element in the proposal.
Steve Gibson, Downtown Business Association, explained the
phases of downtown development.
Gerald Weiner, President, Downtown Business Association,
reviewed the importance of the maintenance funding to
downtown.
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Item J-1
(continued)
Cary Anderson reported on widespread graffiti in the
downtown area.
Council and staff discussion focused on the following
topics: on-going graffiti issues; the policy on City
plants; unanimous support for the MOU; and indemnifying the
City and Agency with respect to subcontractors’ maintenance
operations.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A TRI-PARTY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,020.00 ANNUALLY; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Action Items
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE ACTION ITEMS A-3, A-4, AND A-5.
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Item A-3
Reject Bid by California Engineering and Contracting, Inc.,
and Award a Construction Contract to Steiny and Company,
Inc. for the Construction of Higuera Street and Eastham
Drive Traffic Signal and Intersection Upgrade, P-741,
Federal Aid Project, STPL – 5240 (004)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. REJECT THE BID BY CALIFORNIA ENGINEERING CONTRACTING,
INC. DUE TO ITS BID BEING NON-RESPONSIVE.
2. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO STEINY AND COMPANY,
INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HIGUERA STREET AND EASTHAM
DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND INTERSECTION UPGRADE, CIP
PROJECT-741, STPL-5240 (004) IN THE AMOUNT OF $203,946;
3. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS, IF NECESSARY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $20,394 (10%); AND
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item A-4
Authorization of the Submission of a Proposition 1B Traffic
Light Synchronization Program Grant Application for Funding
of the Citywide Traffic Signal Timing Optimization and
Synchronization Project
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSITION 1B TRAFFIC
LIGHT SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION TO FUND
A CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL TIMING OPTIMIZATION AND
SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT;
2. APPROVE THE USE OF $110,000.00 IN WEST LOS ANGELES
COLLEGE MITIGATION FUNDS AS A 20% MATCH FOR THIS GRANT
APPLICATION; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT
APPLICATION AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY.
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Item A-5
(1) Waiver of the Formal Competitive Bidding Process as
Authorized by § 3.07.065(A) & (D) of the Culver City
Municipal Code and (2) Approval of the Purchase of Seven
Smart Cover Sewer Monitoring and Alarm Systems from
Plumbers Depot, Inc.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. WAIVE THE FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURE AS
AUTHORIZED BY § 3.07.065 (A) & (D) OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE;
2. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN SMART COVERS FROM
PLUMBERS DEPOT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,467.23; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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The following Action Items were discussed and voted on separately:
Item A-1
Presentation to City Council from the Police Department and
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department
Regarding Potential Service Impacts of $3 Million Revenue
Loss to General Fund if Certain Existing Utility Users’ Tax
Funding is Eliminated
Staff provided a brief summary of the material of record.
The Police Department and Parks Department individually
outlined the potential impact losing the UUT revenue would
have on the departments.
Council and staff discussion included the potential effect
on the crime rate due to a loss of revenue.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE PRESENTATION FROM THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF POTENTIAL SERVICE IMPACTS IF BUDGET REDUCTION
OF THESE AMOUNTS WERE REQUIRED.
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Item A-2
Receive and File an Update on the Formation of the Culver
City Sister City Committee, Inc. as a non-profit
corporation and the Creation of a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Committee
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Kathy McCann, Interim President, Culver City Sister City
Committee, provided an update on their efforts to become a
non-profit organization.
Council and staff discussion included a report on the
subcommittee’s efforts.
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Receipt of Correspondence
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Staff
Items Presented by Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager:
• Requested that the City Council adjourn tonight’s
meeting to April 7, 2008.
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Items from Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Silbiger:
• Requested more election information be posted on the
City website for information purposes and to promote
voter turnout.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Gross:
• Followed-up on reports that the City had mailed out
flyers stating that there would be no voting precincts
in certain areas of the City; the flyer was inserted
in an envelope with the absentee ballot.
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Items Presented by Mayor Corlin:
• Announced the upcoming Mayor’s Luncheon on March 26,
2008.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:50 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting to be held on April 7, 2008.
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Ela Valladares
DEPUTY CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED
D. SCOTT MALSIN
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, March 6, 2008
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: Alan Corlin, Mayor
Carol A. Gross, Vice Mayor
D. Scott Malsin, Councilmember
Steven J. Rose, Councilmember
Gary Silbiger, Councilmember
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was led by City Manager Jerry Fulwood and
the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Marta Zaragoza.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda
Mayor Corlin invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
City Clerk’s Report
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY CLERK’S REPORT.
March 6, 2008
Joint Item
Item J-1
A Joint Item before the City Council and the Redevelopment
Agency: Discussion of Washington/National Development and
Planning
At this time, Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld
presented an overview of the material of record, with the
aid of a power point presentation. Issues and topics in
the presentation included: a look at other like-
developments and their effect on the Washington/National
planning; financial and sustainability issues with the
project and proposed solutions; parking and traffic issues;
and building design including surrounding pedestrian and
open space plans. He asked that the Council move forward
with the project by agreeing on a development path on the
Triangle site using the new mixed-use ordinance. Six
development options were then presented and reviewed.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Marta Zaragoza, representing the Hayden Tract Community
Council, East Culver City Neighborhood Alliance, commended
staff on their presentation; requested a copy of the fiscal
analysis; and asked that the project remain transparent
with lots of community input.
Andy Weissman urged the City to pursue surplus parking at
the proposed site and questioned what happened to transit
oriented development if transit did not get there, as
circumstances could prevent the transit from going through.
Ellen Berkowitz, representing Manatt, Phelps & Phillips,
land use and CEQA counsel for Urban Partners, voiced
concern with the aspects of the presentation that suggested
a new RFP would be used to replace Urban Partners as they
had been under the impression that their Exclusive
Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with the City would be
extended. She reviewed the history of Urban Partners’
dealings with the City and introduced executives from Urban
Partners.
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Item J-1
(continued)
John Gunn, Development Executive, Urban Partners, explained
difficulties they faced with the project, including dealing
with the MTA and private property owners. He reviewed his
company’s efforts and asserted that they had been assured
the ENA would be extended.
Paul Keller, Founding Member, Urban Partners, reviewed
their efforts on behalf of the City and asked that the ENA
be extended.
Paul Sly, Brentwood Capital Partners, expressed concern
with the timeline, stating that it was critical to move
forward quickly.
Andrew Sobel, Partner, Brentwood Capital Partners, asked
that their project be released, as it was in compliance
under the original mixed-use ordinance, and would be
modified to be compliant with the new ordinance. He also
spoke in opposition to minimum retail requirements, and in
favor of flexibility with community benefits.
Staff asserted that the meeting was not meant to include a
discussion regarding contracts or the acquisition of
properties and that they would respond to the Urban
Partners’ allegations at a future meeting. It was also
stated for the record that the Agency had entered into two
ENAs with Urban Partners, that both had expired and that
there was currently no contractual relationship between the
Agency and Urban Partners, and that the only way a new
agreement would come about would be as a result of a public
meeting.
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Item J-1
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding the following topics: the lack of a project
completion date; concern that the project could become
delayed with excessive studies and public comment; the need
for a high-end hotel in the City; concern that cultural
requirements could become a burden to businesses and the
City; the cost of the 23 million dollars invested by the
City; a call for affordable housing to be included in the
project; a call for a recreation area for young children to
be incorporated into the project; the need for community
input to be heard at the beginning of a project; and
concern with the public notification of the meeting.
Further discussion ensued regarding concern that State TOD
money was not applied for; compliments from Councilmembers
on the financial analysis; PUC findings that could delay or
jeopardize completion of the transit line; parking and
traffic impact if the station is the end of the line; the
need for cooperation with MTA and the City of Los Angeles;
the need for shuttle service from the station to downtown
Culver City; the possibility of the private developers
creating their own EIRs and making technical studies and
traffic data from the City’s EIR available to them; the
project absorbing the cost of Metro parking; approval for
underground encroachment; and the next steps to be taken in
moving the project forward.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Corlin invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Staff
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Council
No action was taken on this item.
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Adjourn in Memory
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF SAM DE FELICE, A
LONG TIME MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY, WHO WAS ACTIVE WITH ST
AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:54 p.m., the City
Council adjourned in memory of Sam De Felice, a long time
member of the community, who was active with St. Augustine
Catholic Church, to a Regular meeting on March 10, 2008, at
5:30 p.m.
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Ela Valladares
DEPUTY CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED
D. SCOTT MALSIN
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE March 10, 2008
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: Alan Corlin, Mayor
Carol A. Gross, Vice Mayor
D. Scott Malsin, Councilmember
Steven J. Rose, Councilmember
Gary Silbiger, Councilmember
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Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
the following item:
CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 8910/8912/8916/8918/8926/8930/8936 Venice Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA;/3433 Wesley Street Culver City, CA.
City Negotiator: City Manager Jerry Fulwood, Director of
Community Development Sol Blumenfeld
Other Parties’ Negotiators: Not known at this time (for
Venice Properties); Velma Marshall - Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (Wesley property)
Under Negotiation: Both Terms and Price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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Recess to Closed Session
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:12 p.m., with
all Members present.
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Closed Session Report
Mayor Corlin stated that there was nothing of substance to
report from closed session.
At this time, the following member of the audience
addressed the City Council:
David Kaye, inquired why discussion regarding the
properties on Venice Boulevard was held in closed session.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
Jerry Fulwood, City Manager gave the invocation and Hajeeb
right led the Pledge of Allegiance. W
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Presentations
Item P-1
Presentation of a Commendation to the Culver City All Star
Soccer Team
Councilmember Rose read the commendation in its entirety.
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Item P-2
Presentation of a Proclamation to the Angeles Girl Scout
Council in honor of Girl Scout Week (March 9 to 16)
Councilmember Gross read the proclamation in its entirety.
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Item P-3
Presentation of a Commendation to the Culver City Education
Foundation
Mayor Corlin read the commendation in its entirety.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda
Mayor Corlin invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Luther Henderson, Chair, Cultural Affairs Commission,
speaking as an individual, expressed opposition to the
height variance for the Entrada Project.
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Item L-1
League of California Cities Priority Focus Editions #8
dated February 22, 2008 and #9 dated February 29, 2008.
Staff reviewed the mid-year State budget bills containing
widespread cuts and reported that the Public Works
Department had submitted documents for Prop. 1B funding
with the State.
Councilmember Rose spoke about a recent trip to Washington
D.C. that included a member of Senator Feinstein’s office
stating that Culver City was the first to request funding
for replacement CNG buses rather than first time purchases
which further illustrates Culver City’s environmental
leadership. He added that he would submit a full written
report on the trip for the next meeting.
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Recess
The City Council recessed its meeting to the Redevelopment
Agency at 7:39 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:43 p.m., with
all Members present.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-6.
Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY CLERK’S
REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF THE AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING.
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Item C-2
Approval of Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE ADJOURNED
REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2008 AND THE MINUTES FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 28, 2008 AS SUBMITTED.
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Item C-3
Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR
FEBRUARY 16, 2008 THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 2008.
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Item C-4
Adoption of a Resolution Adopting an Employer Pickup
Pre-Tax Payroll Deduction Plan for Service Credit Purchases
(Contribution Code 14)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R014
ADOPTING AN EMPLOYER PICKUP PRE-TAX PAYROLL DEDUCTION PLAN
FOR SERVICE CREDIT PURCHASES (CONTRIBUTION CODE 14).
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5 March 10, 2008
Item C-5
Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1.01 of the
Culver City Municipal Code Relating to General Penalty
Provisions; Renumbering Chapter 1.02 to 1.03; and Adding a
New Chapter 1.02 to the Culver City Municipal Code Relating
to the Enforcement of the Municipal Code through an
Administrative Citations Process
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2008-002 AMENDING
CHAPTER 1.01 OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
GENERAL PENALTY PROVISIONS, RENUMBERING CHAPTER 1.02 TO
1.03, AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 1.02 RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT
OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE THROUGH AN ADMINISTRATIVE
CITATION PROCESS, AND WAIVE FURTHER READING.
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Item C-6
(1) Waiver of the Competitive Bidding Procedure as
Authorized by § 3.07.065(D) of the Culver City Municipal
Code and (2) Approval of an Agreement with Pump Masters to
Replace Two Emergency Back-up Sump Pumps located on the P-2
level of the City Hall Parking Structure
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. WAIVE THE FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURE AS
AUTHORIZED BY § 3.07.065(D) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE;
2. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PUMP MASTERS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$18,617.00 TO REPAIR EMERGENCY BACK-UP SUMP PUMPS
LOCATED ON THE P-2 LEVEL OF THE CITY HALL PARKING
STRUCTURE; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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The following Consent Calendar item was discussed and voted
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Item C-7
(1) Waiver of the Formal Competitive Bidding Process as
Authorized by § 3.07.065(C) of the Culver City Municipal
Code and (2) Approval of the Purchase a CUES West Portable
Closed Circuit Television Sewer Line Inspection System
through an Authorized Distributor, Plumbers Depot, Inc.
Council and staff discussion focused on the use of another
city’s bidding information as a guide to Culver City.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. WAIVE THE FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURE AS
AUTHORIZED BY § 3.07.065(C) OF THE CULVER CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE;
2. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A CUES PORTABLE CCTV SYSTEM
THROUGH PLUMBERS DEPOT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$89,990.00; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
AYES: Councilmembers Gross, Malsin, Rose, Corlin
NOES: Councilmember Silbiger
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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7 March 10, 2008
Action Items Item A-1
Presentation of Department of Conservation Comprehensive
Recycling Community Program and Authorization to the
Department of Conservation to Implement Said Program in
Culver City
Mark Oldfield, Department of Conservation, Public Affairs
office, gave an outline of the Conservation Recycling
Program and introduced his colleagues, Staci Wycowski and
Ken Yee.
Council and staff discussion included the following topics:
recycling scavengers; the need for business recycling
containers; Council’s appreciation to the Department of
Conservation for working with Culver City; a suggestion
they work with the Parks and Recreation Department; funding
and grant opportunities; and source reduction efforts.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. RECEIVE THE PRESENTATION FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF CONSERVATION ON THE COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING
COMMUNITY PROGRAM; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION TO
IMPLEMENT THE COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING COMMUNITY PROGRAM
IN CULVER CITY.
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8 March 10, 2008
Item A-2
Discussion of the Recommendation from the Culver City
Historical Society on the Re-naming of Various Conference
Rooms in City Hall and Direction to Rename Certain
Conference Rooms at City Hall
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Bill Reid inquired about the people named on certain
plaques in the Council Chambers and suggested Jackie McCain
for a future plaque.
A City Council suggestion was made that there be a
permanent file kept on the naming of plaques.
Staff gave a brief report on the item.
Council discussion ensued on the merits of the suggested
names.
The following motion was proposed:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS TO RENAME THE FOLLOWING CONFERENCE ROOMS IN CITY
HALL: ROOM 1B - LOUIS ARMSTRONG ROOM; CLOSED SESSION ROOM –
KEYSTONE COPS; AND ACCEPT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY REPORT ON
FUTURE NAMING OF OTHER ROOMS.
Council discussion ensued on the appropriateness of using
the name Keystone Cops, and the spelling of the name
Lindberg and whether it was meant to be named after Charles
Lindbergh.
At this time, Councilmembers Rose and Gross amended their
motion and the following vote was taken:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RENAME
VARIOUS CONFERENCE ROOMS IN CITY HALL INCLUDING ROOM 1B –
THE ARMSTRONG ROOM; AND ACCEPT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
REPORT AS A GUIDELINE ON FUTURE NAMING OF OTHER ROOMS.
9 March 10, 2008
Item A-2
(continued)
Councilmember Silbiger moved to rename the Patio Conference
Room as the “Gabrielino Room”.
The motion died for lack of a second.
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Item A-3
Discussion and Direction to Staff Regarding a Request by
the Studio Court Homeowners Association to Annex Property
Located at 3780 Lenawee Avenue from the City of Los Angeles
to the City of Culver City
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cynthia Harris requested annexation of eight units at 3780
Lenawee Avenue to Culver City and reported that the
homeowners had agreed to contribute $10,000 towards the
cost of the annexation.
Council and staff discussion focused on the following
topics: the homeowners’ $10,000 being a one-time
contribution; the staff recommendation to reject the
request due to the fiscal impact; discussions on making the
transaction revenue neutral; staff time that has already
been expended on this issue; and the costs and complexity
of annexation.
The following motion was proposed:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL REJECT A REQUEST BY THE STUDIO
COURT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION TO ANNEX THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 3780 LENAWEE AVENUE FROM THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES TO THE
CITY OF CULVER CITY.
Further Council and staff discussion included a request for
more specific fiscal analysis and other information on the
process from staff.
10 March 10, 2008
Item A-3
(continued)
Councilmember Silbiger proposed the following motion: To
direct staff to provide more specific information on the
pros and cons and costs of the annexation.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Following discussion, the following vote was taken:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL REJECT A REQUEST BY THE STUDIO
COURT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION TO ANNEX THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 3780 LENAWEE AVENUE FROM THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES TO THE
CITY OF CULVER CITY.
AYES: Councilmembers Gross, Malsin, Rose, Corlin
NOES: Councilmember Silbiger
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Item A-4
Discussion and Approval of the Way-finding Directional
Signage Program within Culver City Park and Updated Park
Regulations Signage throughout the Culver City Park System
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Council and staff discussion included: the possibility of
creating signs that can be revised; the possibility of
creating signage stating that recycling scavenging is
prohibited; Baldwin Hills Conservancy Program signs and how
they fit in with the Parks signage; future park signage on
major streets; and whether other prohibited activities
should be included on the signs.
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Item A-4
(continued)
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT, PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE WITHIN CULVER CITY PARK AT A COST
NOT TO EXCEED $600.00;
2. APPROVE FUNDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF 48 PARTIAL PARK RULE SIGNS TO BE PLACED
IN VARIOUS PARKS AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $4,500.00; AND
3. APPROVE FUNDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF 14 COMPLETE PARK RULE SIGNS TO BE
PLACED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE PARKS AT A COST NOT
TO EXCEED $1,400.00.
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Item A-5
Actions Taken Regarding the Implementation of the City
Council’s Direction Regarding the Skate Park Regulations
and Supervision
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Bill Reid expressed concerns about serious injuries if the
park is not staffed.
Cary Anderson reported that he had not been notified about
the meeting and he played a DVD focused on non-compliance
with safety regulations in the skate park.
Staff provided a brief review of the staff report.
12 March 10, 2008
Item A-5
(continued)
Council and staff discussion included the following topics:
the notification oversight for the item; broadcasting
images of children in the skate park without their parents’
permission; the skate park being used mostly by teens; most
users do not wear safety equipment; responsibility to
enforce posted regulations; funding options for staffing
the park; and outsourcing park management. Further
discussion ensued regarding the City’s risk by staffing the
park; problems with running the electricity for an entryway
light; the possibility of using solar energy for park
lighting; whether the police department should have access
to traffic camera data; a suggestion that an hour be set
aside for younger children’s use of the park; and how other
cities deal with liability issues.
The City Council directed the City Attorney to investigate
the issue of filming minors and of broadcasting videos over
Channel 35 and that the Police Department was to have
access to the traffic camera system.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
ECEIVE AND FILE REPORT. R
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Item A-6
1) Adoption of an Ordinance (Zoning Code Amendment, ZCA
P-2007168) Amending Section 17.400.065 of the Culver City
Municipal Code Pertaining to Mixed Use Development
Standards; and 2) Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a
Community Benefit Incentive Program.
Council and staff discussed the fact that two
Councilmembers had not received a copy of the staff report.
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Recess
The City Council recessed its meeting at 9:20 p.m.
13 March 10, 2008
Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 9:33 p.m., with
all Members present.
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Item A-6
(continued)
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Dan Rosenfeld, representing Urban Partners LLC, expressing
support for the ordinance.
Paul Slye, representing Brentwood Capital Partners, thanked
the staff and City on the ordinance and reiterated their
request with respect to commercial coverage ratios.
Staff provided a brief report on the item.
Council and staff discussion included clarification on
variances and the Helms Building owner’s request for a TOD
designation in case of a catastrophic event.
The following motion was proposed:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
MALSIN, TO AMEND THE MAP TO EXTEND THE TOD AREA FROM THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND HELMS TO THE CITY LIMITS
AND FROM WESLEY EAST TO HELMS AVENUE.
Further Council and staff discussion included: the amount
of dwellings possible under the 65-units per acre TOD
density; the current plans for the areas in question; and
the mixed responses to density levels at the mixed-use
workshops.
The City Attorney announced that the motion to amend the
map would need to be brought back the following week along
with adoption of the ordinance.
14 March 10, 2008
Item A-6
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MALSIN,
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R015 WITH THE REVISION THAT IT TAKES
EFFECT UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE MIXED-USE ORDINANCE.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda (continued)
Mayor Corlin invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Staff
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Rose:
• Announced the Mayor’s Luncheon on March 26th.
• Reported on the positive response to the television
show about Akasha, a restaurant in Culver City.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Silbiger:
• Reported on the lack of election information on the
City website.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Malsin:
• Reported on State Assemblyperson Karen Bass being
elected Speaker of the California State House and
recommended a commendation for her at the appropriate
time.
• Reported on the upcoming commencement of the Culver
West Park Improvement and asked for the results of the
renegotiation with the contractor.
• Asked for the status of obtaining a single phone
number for certain City services.
• Reported on the damaged fence at Washington and
Centinela.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Gross:
• Commented on a late notice she received in error
regarding her refuse bill.
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Items Presented by Mayor Corlin:
• Reported on the upcoming Expo Line Phase II Workshop
on March 26, 2008.
• Asked about the start date for in-house graffiti
abatement, asserting that the current contractor
wasn’t getting the job done.
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16 March 10, 2008
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:16 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a Special Meeting to be
held on March 17, 2008.
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Ela Valladares
DEPUTY CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED
D. SCOTT MALSIN
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE March 17, 2008
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: Alan Corlin, Mayor
Carol A. Gross, Vice Mayor
D. Scott Malsin, Councilmember
Steven J. Rose, Councilmember
Gary Silbiger, Councilmember
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Closed Session
The City Council recessed to Closed Session to discuss the
following item:
CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: Christie Maddox v. City of Culver City, Case No.
BC365477
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
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Recess
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:05 p.m., with
all Members present.
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March 17, 2008
Closed Session Report
Mayor Corlin stated that there was nothing of substance to
report from closed session.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were given
during the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
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Presentation
Item P-1
A Commendation to Marta Zaragoza in Recognition of Her
Service on the Baldwin Hills Conservancy Board of Directors
Councilmember Gross presented the commendation. Marta
Zaragoza thanked the City Council.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda
Mayor Corlin invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Matthew Hetz, President, Culver City Symphony Orchestra,
announced their performance on March 29 at the Veterans
Auditorium. The concert was made possible, in part, by a
grant from the Art in Public Places Fund.
Ron LaBlanc voiced concerns with the four-story office
building development across from his house, citing issues
with parking, traffic noise, and a loss of privacy.
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March 17, 2008
Public Comment
(continued)
Egon Monostory voiced concern that the ExxonMobil contract
was not on the agenda yet, and alleged that there were
issues of fraud and embezzlement with the contract.
Staff reported that item would be coming back before the
ity Council on March 24, 2008. C
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Action Items
Mayor Corlin announced that Action Items A-2 and A-6 were
pulled from the agenda.
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Item A-7
(out of sequence)
Adoption of an Ordinance Zoning Code Amendment, ZCA
P-2007168) to amend Section 17.400.065 of the Culver City
Municipal Code pertaining to Mixed Use Development
Standards
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINANCE
NO. 2008-006 (ZONING CODE AMENDMENT, ZCA P-2007168)
AMENDING SECTION 17.400.065 OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
AYES: Councilmembers Malsin, Rose, Silbiger, Corlin
NOES: Councilmember Gross
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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March 17, 2008
Item A-1
Presentation to City Council from the Fire Department and
Public Works Department Regarding Potential Service Impacts
of $3 Million Revenue Loss to General Fund if Certain
Existing Utility Users’ Tax Funding Is Eliminated
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding clarification that the item did not broaden the
tax but was simply changing language.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson voiced concern that the item was ambiguous.
Further discussion ensued between the City Council and
staff included the assertion that this was not a tax
increase but a protection of what the City currently has.
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March 17, 2008
Item A-3
Discussion and Conceptual Approval of the Creation of the
Fox Hills Neighborhood Development and Traffic Study Area
and Direction to Staff to Prepare a Related Request for
Proposals
Staff provided a report on the item.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding other significant development in the area that
will impact traffic; future traffic impact fees; the need
for participation from the City of Los Angeles; and the
study as exposing Culver City’s traffic impact to
neighboring communities.
Further discussion ensued regarding staff’s clarification
that the RFP would further define the item’s goals;
preparation of the RFP as a burden on staff; an assertion
that the study would be a show of leadership on the part of
Culver City in managing traffic congestion; and opposing
opinions on the role of the Working Group in the study.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE, IN CONCEPT, THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FOX HILLS
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND TRAFFIC STUDY AREA; AND
2. DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
ASSOCIATED CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE
CITY COUNCIL.
AYES: Councilmembers Malsin, Rose, Silbiger, Corlin
NOES: Councilmember Gross
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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March 17, 2008
Item A-4
Discussion of the City’s Participation in Earth Hour 2008
Staff read a written comment from Linda Shahanian
applauding the City’s support of Earth Hour.
Staff provided a brief report on the item.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding consideration of the need to increase community
awareness and involvement as well as an assertion that
there were more worthy programs with similar goals that the
City should support.
Moved by Councilmember Silbiger and seconded by
Councilmember Gross to approve the staff recommendation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Rich Waters voiced support for any program that promotes
sustainability.
The maker of the motion amended the motion to include
notifying school board members, and soliciting suggestions
from the public through the City website on ways to have
more of an impact on the issue in the future.
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March 17, 2008
Item A-4
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SILBIGER AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AUTHORIZE THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN EARTH HOUR 2008
ON SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2008 BETWEEN 8:00 P.M. AND 9:00
P.M. (EXCLUDING FROM PARTICIPATION ANY SAFETY OR
ESSENTIAL LIGHTING AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY MANAGER
OR OTHER APPROPRIATE STAFF); AND
2. DETERMINE THE LEVEL OF CITY PARTICIPATION TO INCLUDE
(1) PLACEMENT OF INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT ON THE
CITY’S WEBSITE, (2) SENDING AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE TO
SUBSCRIBERS ON THE CITY’S E-MAIL MASTER NOTIFICATION
LIST NOTIFYING THEM OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THIS
INFORMATION; (3) DIRECTING STAFF TO MINIMIZE NON-
ESSENTIAL/NON-SAFETY RELATED LIGHTING ON CITY OWNED
PROPERTIES AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY MANAGER OR OTHER
APPROPRIATE STAFF; (4) NOTIFICATION OF SCHOOL BOARD
MEMBERS; AND (5) SOLICITING SUGGESTIONS FROM THE
PUBLIC ON WAYS TO HAVE MORE OF AN IMPACT ON THE ISSUE
IN THE FUTURE.
AYES: Councilmembers Gross, Malsin, Silbiger, Corlin
NOES: Councilmember Rose
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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March 17, 2008
Item A-5
Presentation of City of Culver City Employee Wellness
Program
Staff provided a brief report and introduced Rebecca
Fairbanks who presented the program.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding additional ideas from the original Wellness
Committee; and a suggestion that the City pursue healthy
buildings with the right carpets, paint, windows, etc.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE PRESENTATION OF THE CITY EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
PROGRAM.
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Consent Calendar
Councilman Silbiger voiced concern with the lack of public
notification on Item C-2 [Amendment to the Executive
Employment Agreement with Carol Schwab as City Attorney]
and moved to table the item for one week.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding whether the item had an element of employee
evaluation or not; the need to discuss changes to the
contract in closed session; and a complaint about the
public notification issue.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT
CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 AND C-2.
AYES: Councilmembers Gross, Malsin, Rose, Corlin
NOES: Councilmember Silbiger
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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March 17, 2008
Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY CLERK’S
REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF THE AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING.
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Item C-2
Approval of an Amendment to the Executive Employment
Agreement with Carol Schwab as City Attorney, Extending the
Term of the Agreement an Additional Eighteen Months through
December 31, 2010
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT WITH CAROL SCHWAB AS CITY ATTORNEY, EXTENDING
THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL 18 MONTHS
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH
DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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March 17, 2008
Action Items – continued:
Item A-8
Approval of an Amendment to an Existing Professional
Services Agreement with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Work
‘n Life Matters, to Continue Providing an Employee
Assistance Program to Culver City Employees, or Direction
to Staff to Initiate the Process to Solicit Proposals for
the Procurement of Employee Assistance Program Services
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
focused on the lack of a public bid and the date the issue
would be coming back to the Council.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER,
WORK ‘N LIFE MATTERS, TO CONTINUE PROVIDING AN EMPLOYEE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO CULVER CITY EMPLOYEES, EFFECTIVE
DECEMBER 1, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2009 IN AN AMOUNT
NOT-TO-EXCEED $51,745.00; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH
DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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March 17, 2008
Item A-9
Discussion of the “Big Sunday” Event and Consideration of
the City’s Participation in the Event
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding other volunteer organizations; vague information
on the participating organizations and their management;
and the event as an opportunity to work with the City of
Los Angeles.
Councilmember Silbiger proposed the following motion: To
participate in the event and publicize Big Sunday’s list of
donations wanted, collect the donations at the Senior
Center, and deliver them to the appropriate organizations
with all work done by volunteers.
Further discussion ensued regarding the Big Sunday
donations seen as taking donations meant for other
organizations; opposition to spending City resources on the
event; what the policy is for putting links to
organizations on the City’s website and whether the policy
would allow a link for Big Sunday; and staff clarification
that certain Culver City non-profits are already involved
with the event.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT CITY RESOURCES NOT BE
SPENT ON INVOLVEMENT WITH BIG SUNDAY, BUT IF HAVING A LINK
ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE IS FOUND TO BE WITHIN POLICY, THE
NEGLIGIBLE RESOURCES REQUIRED TO DO SO WOULD BE ALLOWED.
At this time, Councilmember Silbiger proposed the following
motion: To participate without any expense to the City, and
publicize drop-off of items as mentioned in the Big Sunday
report.
The motion died for lack of second.
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March 17, 2008
Receipt of Correspondence
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Staff
Items Presented by Jerry Fulwood, City Manager:
• Announced staff’s recommendation that there be no City
Council meeting on March 31, 2008, due to Councilmember
absences.
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Items from Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Rose:
• Reminded everyone of the Mayor’s Luncheon on March 26,
2008.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Malsin:
• Reported on suspected gang-related graffiti in East
Culver City and asked for the Police Department to
follow-up. He also reported on offensive graffiti
along Ballona Creek.
• Reported on a Redevelopment Agency sponsored program,
“Halfway Down The Stairs” to be held on March 29,
2008.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Silbiger:
• Reported on an upcoming Cesar Chavez birthday
celebration and requested a commendation for the
event.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Gross:
• Commented on reports that there would be no voting
precinct in certain areas of the City because there
were too few voters there.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda
Mayor Corlin invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson spoke about graffiti in the City.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:36 p.m., the City
Council adjourned to a Regular meeting on March 24, 2008.
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Ela Valladares
DEPUTY CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED
D. SCOTT MALSIN
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, March 17, 2008
CITY OF CULVER CITY, 5:10 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:10
p.m.
Present: Alan Corlin, Mayor
Carol A. Gross, Vice Mayor
D. Scott Malsin, Councilmember
Steven J. Rose, Councilmember
Gary Silbiger, Councilmember
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Presentation
Presentation by Assembly Speaker-Elect Karen Bass
Assembly Speaker-Elect Karen Bass addressed the City
Council regarding concerns regarding the State budget
deficit. She felt there was a need to protect
Transportation monies but that all programs were jeopardy.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and
Speaker-Elect Bass regarding how Culver City could assist
Speaker-Elect Bass; what kinds of cuts and taxes would
Speaker-Elect Bass sign off on; and whether Speaker-Elect
Bass would increase outreach to the cities regarding the
budget situation.
Further discussion ensued regarding a panel established by
the Governor to study retirement benefits for government
employees; concerns regarding the possible closure of
Brotman Hospital; concerns regarding the Baldwin Hills oil
fields; and unfunded State mandates.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda
Mayor Corlin invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Staff
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Council
No action was taken on this item.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 5:41 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to an Adjourned Regular
meeting to be held on March 17, 2008.
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Ela Valladares
DEPUTY CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED
D. SCOTT MALSIN
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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