THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
February 23, 2007
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
9:00 A.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 9:00
A.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Carlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were dispensed
with.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
THE CITY COUNCIL, BY ACCLAMATION, RECEIVED AND FILED THE
CITY CLERK'S REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF THE AGENDA FOR
THIS MEETING.February 23, 200-
Action Items
Item A-1
Conduct of a Strategic Planning Session to Discuss Broad
Goals/Objectives, Team Building, and Related Issues.
The City Council and staff met to discuss the future of the
City, teambuilding, Council and staff relations and related
subjects concerning City operations.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda (Continued).
Mayor Silbiger 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 3:00 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to an Adjourned Special
Meeting to be held on February 24, 2007.
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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 , 2007
GARY SILBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
ycTHESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
February 24, 2007
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
9:14 A.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 9:14
A.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Carlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were dispensed
with.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
THE CITY COUNCIL, BY ACCLAMATION, RECEIVED AND FILED THE
CITY CLERK'S REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF THE AGENDA FOR
THIS MEETING.
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Action Items
Item Al -
Conduct of a Strategic Planning Session to Discuss Broad
Goals/Objectives, Team Building, and Related Issues.
The City Council, City Commissioners and staff met to
discuss the future of the City, teambuilding, Council and
staff relations and related subjects concerning City
operations.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda (Continued).
Mayor Silbiger 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 3:08 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a Regular Meeting to be
held on February 26, 2007.
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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 , 2007
GARY SILBIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
ycTHESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
February 26, 2007
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
7:10 P.M.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:10
P.M.
Present: Mayor Gary Silbiger
Vice Mayor Alan Carlin
Councilmember Carol Gross
Councilmember D. Scott Malsin
Councilmember Steven Rose
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by Jerry Fulwood, City Manager,
and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Efrem Violin.
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Presentations
Item P-1
A Commendation to the Members of the Dr. Martin Luther King
Committee.
Mayor Silbiger read the names of the recipients of the
Certificate of Recognition to the individuals who served on
the Dr. Martin Luther King Committee. Mary Ann Greene, on
behalf of the committee, thanked the City Council.
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Item P-2
A Proclamation of February as Black History Month.
Councilmember Malsin read the proclamation in its entirety.
Avery Clayton, President and CEO of the Western States
Black Research and Education Center, accepted the
proclamation and thanked the City Council.
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Added Item
At this time, Mayor Silbiger requested support to agendize
discussion regarding Culver City participating in Black
History Month next year.
Following discussion, the City Council concurred to refer
this item to the Dr. Martin Luther King Committee and to
have them return to the City Council with recommendations.
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Item P-3
Presentation by Staff of the Government Finance Officer's
Association Award for Financial Reporting.
Crystal Alexander, City Treasurer, addressed the City
Council regarding the standards necessary to attain the
award. Culver City has earned the award for the 21st
consecutive year.
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Item P-4
Presentation by Staff of the Governmental Finance Officer's
Association for Budgeting.
Marlee Chang, City Controller announced that Culver City
received the Distinguished Budget Presentation for the
06/07 Budget. Ms_ Chang read the certificate from the
Government Finance Officer's Association.February 26, 2007
Public Comment
Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda.
Mayor Silbiger invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Marta Zaragoza, Culver City representative to the Baldwin
Hills Conservancy, delivered a copy of a petition from
residents of Hetzler Road and Tompkins Way to the Baldwin
Hills Conservancy and California State Parks alleging that
agreements made by California State Parks regarding
construction associated with the Scenic Overlook project
are being breached.
Sharon Thurgood, representing American Legion Auxiliary
Unit 46 in Culver City, thanked the City Council for the
free parking programs for veterans with special license
plates.
Neil Rubenstein, representing Jewish War Veterans Post 617,
thanked the City Council for the free parking programs for
veterans with special license plates. Also gave an update
regarding the introduction of AB 138 by Assemblymember
Karen Bass.
Ed Little, representing the West Basin Metropolitan Water
District, gave an update of projects.
Efrem Violin, thanked the City Council for the free parking
programs for veterans with special license plates. Gave an
update of efforts for similar programs in other cities and
states.
Mehaul O'Leary, expressed concerns for seniors crossing at
the intersection of Culver Boulevard and Overland Avenue
due to the length of time allotted to cross, which is 27
seconds.
Murray Codman, representing Disabled American Veterans,
thanked the City Council for the free parking programs for
veterans with special license plates.
3February 26, 200-
Public Comment
(continued)
Michelle Woolner and Bill Wynn, members, Dr. Martin Luther
King Planning Committee, spoke in favor of extending the
Committee's participation to Black History Month.
Jerry King, representing Jewish War Veterans, thanked the
City Council for the free parking programs for veterans
with special license plates.
Christopher Armenta, City Clerk read written comments
submitted by the following:
Dr. Robert Mann
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Legislation and League of California Cities Priority Focus
Bulletins - Issue #6 Dated February 9, 2007 and Issue #7
Dated February 16, 2007.
Shelly Wolfberg, Intergovernmental Relations Officer
reported on highlights from the bulletin.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4 AND C-5.
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Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY CLERK'S
REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF THE AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING.
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Item C-2
Treasurer's Report of Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE
PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 3, 2007 THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2007.
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Item C-3
Approval of Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED
REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 2007, THE MINUTES OF THE
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 2007, THE MINUTES OF
THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2007, AND THE MINUTES OF
THE ADJOURNED .REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 29, 2007 AS
SUBMITTED.
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Item C-4
Adopt Resolution No. 2007-R006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
RECORDS RETAINED WITHIN THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.
ADOPTED, with further reading waived.
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5February 26, 200-
Item C-5
Authorization of the Police Department's Participation in
the California Multi-Jurisdictional Methamphetamine
Enforcement Team (Cal-MMET); and Approval of Cal-MMET
Operational Agreement.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AUTHORIZE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN
CAL-MMET; AND
2.APPROVE THE CAL-MMET OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT.
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Action Items
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE ACTION ITEM NUMBERS A-8 AND A-9.
Item A-8
Adoption of a Resolution Requesting an Employment Extension
for a PERS Retiree (Andrea Daroca).
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R007
REQUESTING THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS)
BOARD TO EXTEND THE 960 HOUR ANNUAL MAXIMUM TO UP TO ONE
(1) YEAR FOR ANDREA DAROCA THROUGH UP TO MARCH 13, 2008.
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Item A-9
Approval of the Revised Classification Specification for
Legal Operations Manager.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE REVISED CLASSIFICATION
SPECIFICATION FOR LEGAL OPERATIONS MANAGER.
6February 26, 2007
The following Action Items were discussed and voted on
separately:
Item A-4
Discussion and Direction Regarding Acceptance of the Sister
City Committee's Donation of Room Designation Tile Plaques
for the Rooms Named After the City's Sister Cities in the
Veterans Memorial Complex.
Pam Robinson, Veterans Memorial Complex Manager, gave the
staff report.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Sonia Karroum, President, Culver City Sister City
Committee.
Christopher Armenta, City Clerk read written comments
submitted by the following:
Joyce Perlick
Mim Shapiro
Dr. Janet Hoult
Dan Cohen
Robert and Patricia Hadley
Marie Leyva
Tina Mollica
Mathew Brown
Donna Thayer
Discussion ensued regarding whether this item should have
gone before the Cultural Affairs Commission.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Paul JacobsFebruary 26, 200-
Item A-4
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CORLIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT THE DONATION OF
DESIGNATION TILE PLAQUES FROM THE CULVER CITY SISTER CITY
COMMITTEE TO BE DISPLAYED NEXT TO THEIR RESPECTIVE ROOMS IN
THE VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Malsin, Silbiger
NOES: Councilmembers Gross, Rose
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
At this time, Councilmember Gross requested that staff
provide clarification regarding quasi-City organizations
that act in the name of the City. The City Council
concurred with the request.
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Item A-2
Increase of Membership of the CDBG Advisory Committee by
One Seat to be Filled by a Youth Representative.
Shelly Wolfberg, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, gave
the staff report.
Ashley Guerrero, Vice Chair, Mayor's Youth Advisory
Committee
Menelik Tafari, member, Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee
Saundra Davis, member, Culver City Board of EducationFebruary 26, 2007
Item A-2
(continued)
At this time, the following motion was proposed:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.EXPAND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CDBG ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BY ONE MEMBER AND ONE ALTERNATE;
2.APPOINTEES TO BE CITIZENS OF CULVER CITY AGE 16 AND
OVER; AND
3.APPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE BY THE OFFICERS OF THE CULVER
CITY YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM AT THE YMCA.
Councilmember Gross proposed that the one member and one
alternate be appointed by the officers of the Youth Making
Changes Committee from the Teen Center.
Following discussion, Councilmember Corlin suggested
appointing representatives from both bodies to serve
alternating positions; e.g. for one year, a representative
of the Culver City Youth in Government would serve as
member and a representative of the Youth Making Changes
Committee would serve as alternate member and then
alternate positions the following year.
Councilmember Malsin concurred with the amendment.
At this time, Councilmember Rose stated his reasons for not
supporting this item.February 26, 200-
Item A-2
(continued)
At this time, the following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. EXPAND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CDBG ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BY ONE MEMBER AND ONE ALTERNATE;
2.APPOINTEES TO BE CITIZENS OF CULVER CITY AGE 16 AND
OVER; AND
3 APPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE BY THE OFFICERS OF THE CULVER
CITY YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM AT THE YMCA AND
OFFICERS OF THE YOUTH MAKING CHANGES COMMITTEE FROM
THE TEEN CENTER. DURING ODD-NUMBERED YEARS, A
REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM
WOULD SERVE AS MEMBER AND A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE
YOUTH MAKING CHANGES COMMITTEE WOULD SERVE AS
ALTERNATE MEMBER. DURING EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS, A
REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE YOUTH MAKING CHANGES COMMITTEE
WOULD SERVE AS MEMBER AND A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE
YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM WOULD SERVE AS ALTERNATE
MEMBER.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Malsin, Silbiger
NOES: Councilmember Rose
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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10February 26, 2007
Item A-3
Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City
and the Culver City Historical Society for Long Term Use of
the Overflow Room in the Veterans Memorial Building.
William LaPointe, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services, gave the staff report.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
CULVER CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR LONG TERM USE OF
THE OVERFLOW ROOM AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING;
AND
2.AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MOU ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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11February 26, 200-
Item A-5
Request for Direction Regarding Celebration of the City of
Culver City'
Susan Obrow, Cultural Affairs Division, gave the staff
report.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Laura Stuart, Chair, 2007 Fiesta La Ballona Committee
Discussion ensued regarding staff proposal to develop and
present a film festival; feasibility of using Pacific
Theaters to screen the films; holding a school-wide contest
for the 90th Anniversary logo; and enlisting local
businesses and organizations to publicize the anniversary.
Following discussion, the City Council directed staff to
research and to return with recommendations and associated
costs.
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Item A-1
1) Appropriation of Funds in the Amount of $20,000; 2)
Approval of an Agreement with Progressive Solutions for Pet
Licensing Software and Services; 3) Authorization of an
Amendment to the City's Contract with the Los Angeles
County Department of Animal Care and Control; and 4)
Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Licensing,
Microchipping, and Spay/Neuter Amnesty Program for Dog and
Cat Owners.
Shelly Wolfberg, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, gave
the staff report.
Discussion ensued regarding any reduction in fees paid to
County if the City does its own licensing in-house;
feasibility of using the Friends of the Culver City Animals
to help distribute materials; and clarification regarding
prior Council action regarding animal control in the City.
s 90th Anniversary.
12February 26, 2007
Item A-1
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORLIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROPRIATE $20,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE
TO AN OPERATING BUDGET ACCOUNT;
2.APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS FOR
PET LICENSING SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES AT A
COST OF $17,600.00;
3.DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT AND/OR APPROVE THE
AGREEMENT AS TO FORM AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CITY'S AGREEMENT WITH LACDACC; AND
4.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R008 ESTABLISHING A
LICENSING, MICROCHIP, AND SPAY/NEUTER AMNESTY
PROGRAM FOR DOG AND CAT OWNERS.
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Item A-7
Discussion of Comprehensive Financial Plan.
Jerry Fulwood, City Manager, recommended continuing this
item to the Council Meeting of March 5, 2007.
The City Council concurred with the request.
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Item A-6
Discussion of the Nomination Process and Potential
Selection of a Nominee to be Recommended to the Westside
Cities Council of Governments for Appointment by Metro to
the Metro Westside/Central Governance Council.
Shelly Wolfberg, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, gave
the staff report.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROSE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT
STAFF TO FORWARD THE NAME AND RESUME OF ART IDA, DEPUTY
TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR, AS THE RECOMMENDED NOMINEE FROM
THE CITY OF CULVER CITY.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda (Continued).
Mayor Silbiger 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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14February 26, 2007
Items from Staff
Items Presented by Jerry Fulwood, City Manager:
• Thanked the City Council for participating in the
strategic planning workshops last week. He will be
providing the City Council with notes and an action
plan.
• Councilmember Gross, Councilmember Rose and Martin
Cole, Assistant City Manager will be traveling to
Washington D.C. to meet with Federal officials.
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Items Presented by Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager:
• The City Council will need to adjourn this meeting to
March 5, 2007.
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Adjourn in Memory
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF MARVIN MENZHUBER,
POSTMASTER IN CULVER CITY FROM 1977 TO THE EARLY 1980'S.
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Added Item
The City Council extended its congratulations to Alicia
Weintraub, Management Analyst, Community Development
Department, on the birth of her son, Noah Evan Weintraub.
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15February 26, 200-
Items from Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Malsin:
• Requested an update regarding the City's curfew
ordinance.
• Expressed appreciation to Jenelsie McLendon and Liz
Guzman of the City Attorney's Office for digitizing
records. Inquired if there is an official policy
regarding off-site storage of digitized data.
• Requested support for a report from the Fire
Department regarding emergency preparedness programs
from other cities.
The City Council concurred with the request.
• City of Santa Monica has a pilot program regarding
assisting the community with solar programs by
offering advice and referrals. The City of
Sebastopol, California has a similar program.
• Expressed concerns regarding a planned outage by
Edison tomorrow evening in the Fox Hills area; he
received a complaint from a resident. Requested the
City Manager to contact Edison regarding an apparent
lack of customer service.
• Requested an update regarding significant changes in
services at Brotman Medical Center.
• Requested support to direct staff to research
registering residential care facilities operating in
the City.
The City Council concurred with the request.
• Requested the City Attorney to verify whether
Proposition 83 applies to residential care facilities.
16February 26, 2007
Items Presented by Councilmember Malsin (continued):
• Requested support to amend the Park Enhancement
Program (PEP) to allow up to two (2) of the $500 PEP
grants for projects on Culver City Unified School
District property.
The City Council concurred to agendize this item for
discussion at the Council Meeting of March 5, 2007.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Rose:
• Extended an invitation to the Swedish Consulate
General and staff to attend the City's Sustainable
Community Plan meeting in May. This is part of the
Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) program.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Gross:
• Commented on strategic planning workshops attended by
the City Council, commissioners and Executive
Management last week.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Corlin:
• Commented on strategic planning workshops attended by
the City Council, commissioners and Executive
Management last week.
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Items Presented by Mayor Silbiger:
• Wants to develop a program in Culver City to
coordinate a volunteer day to help local non-profit
Organizations.
• Requested support to agendize discussion to appoint
two Councilmembers as to serve on the Sister City
Committee.
There was no support for this request.
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18February 26, 2007
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 11:00 P.M., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Marvin
Menzhuber, Postmaster in Culver City from 1977 to the early
1980's to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held on March
5, 2007.
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Christopher Armenta
CITY CLERK of the City of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council, City of Culver City,
California
APPROVED , 2007
GARY SILEIGER
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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