THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
June 2, 2008
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
7:12 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:12
p.m.
Present: D. Scott Malsin, Mayor
Gary Silbiger, Vice Mayor
Christopher Armenta, Councilmember
Micheal O'Leary, Councilmember
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were given at
the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda
Mayor Malsin invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Egon Monostory spoke about the City's Dry Weather Runoff
Elimination program and whether it applies to automobile
repair businesses; and displayed photos of alleged dumping
of toxic materials into City's storm drains.
Mayor Malsin requested that staff investigate this.
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Public Hearing
Item PH-1
Continued Public Hearing regarding 1) Adoption of a
Resolution Establishing and Amending Various Fees and
Charges for Services Provided by the City and Rescinding
Prior Fee Resolution Nos. 2007-R024, 2007-R037, 2007-R065
and 2007-R073 and; 2) Rescinding Portions of Resolution
Nos. 96-R008, 2000-R074, and 2003-R020
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O'LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
AGREE TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO JUNE 9, 2008, AT
7:00 P.M.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
City Clerk's Report
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SILBIGER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY CLERK'S REPORT REGARDING POSTING
OF THE AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING.
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2June 2, 2008
Joint Item
Item J-1
1) Consideration of a Fee Waiver Request by the Culver City
Chamber of Commerce for the "CulverExpo 1 08" Event; 2)
Consideration of Designation of the CulverExpo 108 as a
City-Sponsored or Redevelopment Agency-Sponsored Event; 3)
Determination of the Level of Redevelopment Agency Support
for the CulverExpo '08; and 4) Approval of a License
Agreement for the Use of Media Park
Staff provided a brief report on the material of record.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding whether the Chamber of Commerce would be paying
any costs to the City or Agency; the history of the City's
support for the event; and whether there would be any
additional costs to the Agency or the City.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O'LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1A) APPROVE THE FEE WAIVER REQUEST MADE BY THE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE FOR THE CULVEREXPO '08 AND DETERMINE THE AMOUNT TO
BE $2,374.00; AND
2A) DETERMINE THE CRITERIA OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT
2008-01 HAVE BEEN MET AND DESIGNATE THE CULVEREXPO '08 AS A
CITY-SPONSORED EVENT.
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3June 2, 2008
Action Item
Item A-1
(1) Consideration of a Recommendation from the Homelessness
Committee Related to the Reorganization of that Committee;
(2) Consideration of Options for Appointment to the Civil
Service Commission; and (3) Appointments and/or
Reappointments to the Planning Commission, Parks and
Recreation Commission, Cultural Affairs Commission,
Disability Advisory Committee, Landlord Tenant Mediation
Board, the LAX Advisory Committee and the Board of Appeals
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding a suggestion to extend the submittal date for
applications to the Civil Service Commission and the LAX
Advisory Committee; and a suggestion to look at past
applicants as potential candidates.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O'LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
EXTEND THE SUBMITTAL DATE FOR APPLICATIONS TO THE CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION AND THE LAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Planning Commission:
The following applicants addressed the City Council,
listing their qualifications and desire to serve on the
Planning Commission:
Paul Seehusen
Dana Sayles
Marcus Tiggs
Mark Salkin
Mary Ann Webster
Tony Pleskow
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Item A-1
(continued)
Mayor Malsin invited nominations for the Planning
Commission Office No_ 4.
Mayor Malsin nominated Marcus Tiggs.
Councilmember O'Leary nominated Marcus Tiggs_
Councilmember Weissman nominated Marcus Tiggs.
Councilmember Armenta nominated Marcus Tiggs.
Councilmember Silbiger nominated Mark Salkin and Mary Ann
Webster.
Mayor Malsin invited nominations for the Planning
Commission Office No. 5. [This seat will serve a two-year
unexpired term.]
Councilmember Weissman nominated Tony Pleskow.
Councilmember Armenta nominated Mark Salkin.
Councilmember Silbiger nominated Mark Salkin.
Councilmember O'Leary nominated Tony Pleskow.
Mayor Malsin nominated Tony Pleskow.
Parks and Recreation Commission:
At this time, Councilmember Silbiger recused himself as his
son was an applicant for the Parks and Recreation
Commission. Councilmember Silbiger left the dais at 9:24
p.m.
The following applicants addressed the City Council,
listing their qualifications and desire to serve on the
Parks and Recreation Commission:
Rick Hudson
Karlo Silbiger
Robert Smith
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Item A-1
(continued)
Mayor Malsin invited nominations.
Councilmember Armenta nominated Karlo Silbiger.
Mayor Malsin nominated John Richard Hudson.
Councilmember Weissman nominated John Richard Hudson.
Councilmember O'Leary nominated John Richard Hudson.
Councilmember Silbiger returned to the dais at 8:43 p.m.
Cultural Affairs Commission:
The following applicants addressed the City Council,
listing their qualifications and desire to serve on the
Cultural Affairs Commission:
Kim Newstadt
Ronnie Jayne
Yael Silk
Mayor Malsin invited nominations.
Councilmember Silbiger nominated Ronnie Jayne.
Councilmember O'Leary nominated Ronnie Jayne.
Mayor Malsin nominated Ronnie Jayne.
Councilmember Weissman nominated Ronnie Jayne.
Councilmember Armenta nominated Ronnie Jayne.
Disability Advisory Committee:
The following applicants addressed the City Council,
listing their qualifications and desire to serve on the
Disability Advisory Committee:
Barbara Effros Schwartz
Neil Rubenstein
Robert Montgomery
Mayor Malsin nominated Barbara Effros Schwartz, Neil
Rubenstein, and Robert Montgomery to serve on the
Disability Advisory Committee.
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Item A-1
(continued)
Councilmember O'Leary nominated Neil Rubenstein to serve
the one-year term on the Disability Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Silbiger nominated Robert Montgomery to serve
the one-year unexpired term and Barbara Effros Schwartz and
Neil Rubenstein to serve the full four-year terms.
Councilmember Weissman inquired if any of the candidates
volunteered to serve the one-year term.
Neil Rubenstein volunteered to serve the one-year term.
Councilmember Silbiger withdrew his proposal.
Landlord-Tenant Mediation Board:
The following applicant addressed the City Council:
Dr. Janet Hoult
Discussion ensued regarding whether applicants are barred
from serving on two committees. An applicant had indicated
interest in serving on both the Landlord-Tenant Mediation
Baord as Landlord representative and the Homelessness
Committee.
Following discussion, the City Council concurred to
appointment Dr. Janet Hoult as Member-at-Large
representative and Theodore Kreps as Tenant representative
and to discuss the issue of Landlord representative later
in the meeting.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Advisory Committee:
The following applicants addressed the City Council,
listing their qualifications and desire to serve on the LAX
Advisory Committee:
Kevin Klowden
Juanita Patterson-Wright, speaking on behalf of her
daughter Jamie Wright
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Item A-1
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding the number of Culver City representatives on the
committee and whether the Mayor holds a seat.
At this time, Neil Rubenstein spoke about the history of
the committee appointment process.
The City Council concurred to appoint Kevin Klowden and
Jamie Wright to the LAX Advisory Committee and requested
staff to return with information regarding the correct
number of representatives.
Board of Appeals:
The following applicants addressed the City Council,
listing their qualifications and desire to serve on the
Board of Appeals:
Paul Ehrlich
James Rowlands
The City Council concurred to appoint Paul Ehrlich and
James Rowlands to the Building and Safety Board of Appeals.
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Recess
The City Council recessed its meeting at 9:58 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 10:11 p.m., with
all Members present.
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8June 2, 2008
Item A-1
(continued)
Homelessness Committee:
Staff provided a brief report on the Homelessness
Committee's request to decrease its membership from eleven
to seven.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding the Committee's geographic division of the City
and the residential qualifications for applicants.
Following discussion, the following proposal was made by
Mayor Malsin: That the City Council reduce the number of
members for the Homelessness Committee from eleven to
seven; redraw the map to include all areas of the city;
make no residential qualifications for applicants and
designate all members 'at large' but continue to ask
applicants to supply their residential information; allow
any Chamber of Commerce or DBA members to be an ex-officio
member of the coltmLittee with a limit of no more than one
member from the business community becoming a permanent
member.
The following applicants addressed the City Council,
listing their qualifications and desire to serve on the
Homelessness Committee:
Dr. Karen Lamp
James Wright
John Wahlert
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Item A-1
(continued)
At this time, the following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY MAYOR MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: REDUCE THE
NUMBER OF MEMBERS FOR THE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE FROM
ELEVEN TO SEVEN; REDRAW THE MAP TO INCLUDE ALL AREAS OF THE
CITY; MAKE NO RESIDENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPLICANTS AND
DESIGNATE ALL MEMBERS 'AT LARGE' BUT CONTINUE TO ASK
APPLICANTS TO SUPPLY THEIR RESIDENTIAL INFORMATION; ALLOW
ANY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OR DBA MEMBERS TO BE AN EX-OFFICIO
MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE WITH A LIMIT OF NO MORE THAN ONE
MEMBER FROM THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY BECOMING A PERMANENT
MEMBER.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding staggering the terms of the seven Homelessness
Committee members.
The City Council concurred to stagger the terms as follows:
incumbents will serve four-year terms and newly appointed
members will serve three-year terms.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.REAPPOINT MARCUS TIGGS TO FILL OFFICE #4 AS PLANNING
COMMISSIONER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A FOUR (4)
YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2012;
2.APPOINT ANTHONY PLESKOW TO FILL OFFICE #5 AS PLANNING
COMMISSIONER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TWO (2)
YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2010;
3.APPOINT JOHN RICHARD HUDSON TO FILL OFFICE #1 AS PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER TO THE PARKS AND
REACREATION COMMISSION FOR A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM,
EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2012;
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Item A-1
(continued)
4.REAPPOINT RONNIE JAYNE TO FILL OFFICE #3 AS CULTURAL
AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS
COMMISSION FOR A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON JUNE
30, 2012;
5.REAPPOINT BARBARA EFFROS SCHWARTZ TO FILL OFFICE #2 AS
A MEMBER OF THE DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A
FOUR (4) YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2012;
6.APPOINT ROBERT MONTGOMERY TO FILL OFFICE #7 AS A
MEMBER OF THE DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A FOUR
(4) YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2012;
7.APPOINT NEIL RUBENSTEIN TO FILL OFFICE #6 AS A MEMBER
OF THE DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A ONE (1)
YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2009;
8.REAPPOINT DR. JANET HOULT AS MEMBER-AT-LARGE
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE LANDLORD-TENANT MEDIATION BOARD,
TO SERVE A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS, ENDING JUNE 30,
2011;
9.REAPPOINT THEODORE V. KREPS AS TENANT REPRESENTATIVE
ON THE BOARD, TO SERVE A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS,
ENDING JUNE 30, 2011;
10. DIRECT STAFF TO READVERTISE FOR THE LANDLORD
REPRESENTATIVE POSITION ON THE LANDLORD-TENANT MEDIATION
BOARD;
11. APPOINT KEVIN KLOWDEN AS A MEMBER OF THE LOS
ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A
FOUR (4) YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2012;
12. APPOINT JAMIE WRIGHT AS A MEMBER OF THE LOS
ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A
THREE (3) YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2011;
13. REAPPOINT PAUL EHRLICH AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD
OF APPEALS FOR A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON JUNE
30, 2012;
11June 2, 2008
Item A-1
(continued)
14. REAPPOINT JAMES ROWLANDS AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD
OF APPEALS FOR A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON JUNE
30, 2012;
15. APPOINT LEZLIE BRAZIL
(SEAT 44) AND JOHN WAHLERT
YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON JUNE
HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE; AND
(SEAT
(SEAT
30,
#2),
#6)
2012,
ELAINE STRUHL
FOR A FOUR (4)
ON THE
16. APPOINT CARY ANDERSON (SEAT #1), WANTON DAVIS
(SEAT #3), JAMES WRIGHT (SEAT #5) AND DR. KAREN LAMPT
(SEAT #7) FOR A THREE (3) YEART TERM, EXPIRING ON JUNE
30, 2011, ON THE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE.
Councilmember Silbiger asked for support in agendizing a
discussion on utilizing unsuccessful applicants and
studying other areas the public could be involved in.
Jerry Fulwood, City Manager suggested that the idea be
haridled by the Council subcommittee in charge of overseeing
commissions and committees.
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Recess
The City Council recessed its meeting to the Redevelopment
Agency at 11:19 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 12:12 a.m., with
all Members present.
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12June 2, 2008
Items from Staff
Items Presented by Jerry Fulwood, City Manager:
• A symposium on sustainability will be held on June 5,
2008 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
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Items Presented by Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development
Director:
• A joint study session will be held on June 30, 2008 at
6:00 p.m. between the City Council and Planning
Commission to review the State-required Draft Housing
Element.
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Items from Council
Items Presented by Councilmember O'Leary:
• Reported on attending the ArtWalk and Taste of the
Nation events this past weekend.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Armenta:
• Requested support to agendize discussion regarding
local animal control prior to the approval of the
budget.
The City Council concurred with the request.
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13June 2, 2008
Items Presented by Councilmember Silbiger:
co Reported on PXP subcommittee meeting held last week
and a meeting with the CEO of Brotman Hospital.
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Items Presented by Mayor Malsin:
o Reported on a meeting with the Mayor of the City of
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Supervisors as well as
with Councilmembers from Santa Monica, West Hollywood
and Beverly Hills regarding the Foothill extension of
the Gold Line having a potentially adverse affects on
the Metro projects on the Westside of Los Angeles.
• Reported on growing graffiti problems in West Culver
City.
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14June 2, 2008
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 12:29 a.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a Regular Meeting to be
held on June 9, 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
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
June 9, 2008
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
5:31 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:31
p.m.
Present: D. Scott Malsin, Mayor
Gary Silbiger, Vice Mayor
Christopher Armenta, Councilmember
Micheal O'Leary, Councilmember
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
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Closed Session
The City Council will adjourn to Closed Session to
discussion the following items:
CS-1: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated
Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation - (1 item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
CS-2: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Re: United Neighbors of the Westside (UNOW) v. City of
Culver City, et al., Case No. SS016787
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
CS-3: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated
Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation - (I item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1)
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Added Item
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, THAT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54954.2(B)(2), THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS THERE IS A
NEED TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION ON THE
FOLLOWING ITEM THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION - ONE ITEM
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956_9(B).
AYES: Councilmembers Armenta, Weissman, Malsin
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers O'Leary, Silbiger
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Recess
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:34 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:10 p.m., with
all Members present.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
Jerry Fulwood, City Manager gave the Invocation and Ed
Little, former Mayor and Councilmember, led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
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Closed Session Report
Mayor Malsin indicated there was nothing to report from
Closed Session.
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2June 9, 2008
Presentations
Item P-1
Proclamation in honor of Older Americans Month
Councilmember Silbiger presented the proclamation.
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Item P-2
Commendation in Honor of Henrietta Berman as Senior of the
Year
Mayor Malsin presented the commendation to Henrietta
Berman.
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Item P-3
Proclamation related to Water Conservation and Use of
Reclaimed Water
Councilmember Weissman presented the proclamation.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda
Mayor Malsin invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Kathleen McCann, President, Culver City Sister Cities
Committee, provided an update on their 501(c)(3)
application and on their progress in meeting insurance
requirements_
3June 9, 2008
Public Comment
(continued)
Scott Zeidman, Culver City Board of Education member,
extended an invitation to attend a Board of Education
meeting on June 26, 2008 at Robert Frost Auditorium to
discuss capping high school enrollment and inter-district
permits.
Richard Rownak presented a DVD illustrating alleged
problems with Culver Ready to Finish Furniture.
Steven Gourley, Esq., representing Richard Rownak,
requested that the City Treasurer perform an audit of
Culver Ready to Finish Furniture.
Julie Lugo Cerra provided an update on the Historical
Society Archive Research Center.
Milt Torin expressed concern with over-development in the
City and encouraged the City Council to keep development
balanced.
At this time, Councilmember Weissman inquired if the City
had a policy regarding reviewing video tapes or DVD's
before they are presented at City Council meetings.
Jerry Fulwood, City Manager stated that no policy currently
exists.
At this time, Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk announced that the Studio Estates maintenance
district assessment hearing has been moved to the City
Council Meeting of June 23, 2008.
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4June 9, 2008
At this time, the following Action Items were considered:
Item A-2
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment Permit
Agreement with Level 3 Communications, LLC for Use of the
Public Rights-of-Way on Venice Boulevard, Prospect Avenue,
Girard Avenue and West Washington Boulevard
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
I. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R043 APPROVING THE
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH LEVEL 3; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SIGN THIS
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item A-3
Four-Fifths Vote Requirement: Approval of (1) a Budget
Amendment in the Amount of $200,000 from the Playa Vista
Development Fund; and (2) a Professional Services Agreement
with Willdan for Engineering Design Services for the
Sepulveda Boulevard Widening Project (Playa
Street/Jefferson Boulevard Intersection to Green Valley
Circle), P-881
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE PLAYA
VISTA MITIGATION FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 TO
THE PROJECT AND TRANSFER $200,000.00 TO PROJECT
EXPENDITURE LINE ITEM 4200881.720100;
2.APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN
FOR THE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT (PLAYA
STREET/JEFFERSON BOULEVARD INTERSECTION TO GREEN
VALLEY CIRCLE), P-881, FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED FEE AMOUNT
OF $409,985.00;
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Item A-3
(continued)
3.AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS, IF NECESSARY, FOR AN AMOUNT
NOT-TO-EXCEED $40,999.00 (10% OF $409,985.00);
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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Public Hearing
Item PH-1
Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Community Benefits
for the Washington/National Area
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director provided a
summary of the material of record.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O'LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SILBIGER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING
BE OPENED.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
David Gottlieb, representing Brentwood Capital Partners
Sheri Bonstelle, representing Brentwood Capital Partners
Derek Jones, Vice President and Counsel for EMC
Development, owner of the 8770 Washington site
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk read written
comments submitted by the following:
Marta Zaragoza
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
6June 9, 2008
Item PH-1
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding notification methods; the tremendous implications
of the project; the offer by Marta Zaragosa to tie the
project into the Eastside Alliance; whether the public
comprehends what a community benefit is; issues related to
the Light Rail project; concerns with delays to the
developers; how many people live in the community benefit
district area; public participation; involving neighborhood
associations; and the need to involve community
organizations to achieve a greater turnout.
Councilmember ALitienta proposed postponing this item to
allow the Eastside Alliance to hold a community workshop to
discuss the community benefits. Councilmember O'Leary
seconded the motion.
Further discussion ensued regarding not aggressively
pursuing the specific plan in order to allow the catalytic
projects to move forward on their own; a suggestion that a
potential community benefit could be payment in excess of
the pro rata share; provisions in place to accept in lieu
payments; an in lieu payment for streetscape improvements
or other improvements; and providing clear instruction to
developers.
Mayor Malsin proposed a substitute motion to move forward
with establishing community benefits for the
Washington/National area.
Mayor Malsin's motion died for lack of a second.
7June 9, 2008
Item PH-1
(continued)
Further discussion ensued regarding the desire to put the
matter over to a date certain; how involvement of the
Eastside Alliance would affect participation; the
appropriateness of including a discussion of light rail;
revising the language in the notice to clarify what a
community benefit is; and allowing staff to present the
information in two parts: the community benefit component
and the light rail and other components.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O'LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
JULY 14, 2008.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY. COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6 AND
C-7.
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
This item intentionally left blank
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Item C-3
Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE
PERIOD OF MAY 17 TO MAY 30, 2008.
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Item C-4
Approval of the Submission of the Family Self Sufficiency
(FSS) Program Coordinator Grant to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1.APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF THE FAMILY SELF SUFFICIENCY
PROGRAM GRANT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND
2.AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY REQUIRED BUDGET TRANSFER(S),
SHOULD THE GRANT BE AWARDED.
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Item C-5
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee
to Execute Any Actions Necessary for the Purpose of
Obtaining Financial Assistance Provided by the Governor's
Office of Homeland Security (OHS) Under the Proposition 1B
Transit Security Program/California Transit Security Grant
Program
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20008-R042
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY
ACTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (OHS) UNDER THE PROPOSITION 1B TRANSIT SECURITY
PROGRAM/CALIFORNIA TRANSIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM.
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9June 9, 2008
Item C-6
Authorization to Increase the Existing Purchase Order with
Prestige Security Services for Security Guard Services in
the Veterans Memorial Complex to Include an Additional
Amount of $7,500
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN INCREASE TO THE EXISTING
PURCHASE ORDER WITH PRESTIGE SECURITY SERVICES FOR SECURITY
GUARD SERVICES IN THE VETERANS MEMORIAL COMPLEX IN THE
ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $7,500.00 (FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $17 1 500.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008).
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Item C-7
Approval of a Five-Year Contract for Parking Citation and
Payment Services to Turbo Data Systems, Inc.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH TURBO DATA SYSTEMS,
INC. FOR THE PARKING CITATION PROCESSING AND PAYMENT
SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2008 THROUGH JUNE
30, 2013 WITH TWO TWO-YEAR OPTIONS; AND
2.AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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10June 9, 2008
Added Item
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SILBIGER AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TABLE THE
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ALLOW ITEM A-1 TO BE MOVED FORWARD.
AYES: Councilmembers Armenta, O'Leary, Silbiger
NOES: Councilmembers Weissman, Malsin
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Action Item
Item A-1
(out of sequence)
Consideration of the Formation of a Culver City Youth
Advisory Committee (CCYAC)
Staff provided a brief summary of the material of record.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Karlo Silbiger
Menalik Tafari, Culver City High School student
Rachel Lewis, Culver City High School student
Jeff Cooper, Culver City Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk read written
comments submitted by the following:
Tom Camarella
Councilmember Silbiger gave his reasons for supporting this
item and proposed the following: That the City Council
approve the establishment of a Youth Advisory Committee and
establish a budget of $5,000.00.
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Item A-1
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding the previous student shadowing program; costs
involved to establish and run the committee; the impact of
a Youth Committee on other programs and on the work plans;
background history of this item; whether the program was
redundant; restructuring existing programs at the Teen
Center; obtaining an accurate assessment of interest within
the youth community; and whether it was premature to bring
the item to the City Council.
Further discussion ensued regarding the need to define the
structure and activities of a Youth Council; and having
Parks and Recreation Commission re-evaluate the idea.
Councilmember O'Leary proposed the following substitute
motion: To act on the Roundtable of Civic Affairs Day,
develop a web database and conduct a survey of Youth and
Government participants, the Teen Center and high school
students to gauge the interest.
Councilmember Weissman proposed the following substitute
motion: To refer the matter back to the Parks and
Recreation Commission for a needs assessment with a
recommendation back to City Council as to whether a Teen
Advisory Council is appropriate, and to determine the
structure, the number of members, and how members are
selected.
Further discussion ensued regarding combining the motions;
concern about follow up on City Council decisions; concern
that the item would be defeated for budget reasons; and a
desire for a timely resolution.
12June 9, 2008
Item A-1
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made and
voted on:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O'LEARY AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONTINUE THE
PROCESS OF A ROUNDTABLE OF CIVIC AFFAIRS DAY; DEVELOP A WEB
DATABASE; REFER THE MATTER BACK TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION FOR A NEEDS ASSESSMENT WITH A RECOMMENDATION AS
TO WHETHER A TEEN ADVISORY COUNCIL IS APPROPRIATE;
DETERMINE THE STRUCTURE, THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS, AND HOW
MEMBERS ARE SELECTED, WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR THE CITY
COUNCIL TO BE READY BY SEPTEMBER 2008.
AYES: Councilmembers Armenta, O'Leary, Weissman, Malsin
NOES: Councilmember Silbiger
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Joint Item
Item J-1
Consideration of a Fee Waiver Request by Sporteve for its
Inaugural 5K Run/Walk & Kiddie Run Event and the Use of
Agency Property (Chairs)
Councilmember Weissman recused himself from discussion of
this item. Councilmember Weissman left the dais at 9:49
p.m.
Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator, provided a brief
staff report.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
D'Lynda Fischer, representing Sporteve
Denise Mazan
Darlene Kiyan, Culver Palms Family YMCA
Cy Pierce, Culver Palms Family YMCA
13June 9, 2008
Item J-I
(continued)
The City Council received clarification that profits from
the event would benefit the YMCA.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding how much was being charged for the event; monthly
events at the store; the City's fees versus fees of other
jurisdictions; other publicity methods for the store; loose
criteria for City sponsorships; costs involved; potential
earnings for the event; 501c3 status; reapplying next year;
and the appearance of the event as a Sporteve event.
The City Council took no action, resulting in the denial of
Sporteve's request for a fee waiver.
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Recess
The City Council recessed its meeting at 10:25 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 10:35 p.m., with
all Members present.
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14June 9, 2008
Public Hearings - continued
Item PH-4
(out of sequence)
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer's Report
and Ordering the Annual Assessment Levy and Collection for
the Higuera Street Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance
District - Fiscal Year 2008/2009.
Mayor Malsin announced that this was the time and the place
for the public hearing to discuss the annual levy of
assessments for the Higuera Street Landscaping and Lighting
Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2008/2009.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, announced
that notice of this hearing had been given pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 15_01 of the Municipal Code of the
City of Culver City, California, and pursuant to the
provisions of the City Council's Resolution No. 2008-R024
and in accordance with Articles XIII C and D of the
California Constitution, known as the "Right to Vote on
Taxes Act" or more commonly known as Proposition 218 and
the 1972 Landscape and Lighting Assessment District Act,
and the following affidavits were on file in the City
Clerk's Office:
Affidavit of Publication and Affidavit of Posting_
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE ALL AFFIDAVITS.
Mate Gaspar, Engineering Services Manager, presented the
City Engineer's Report and explained the method of
assessment for the annual levy.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, announced
the tally of the ballots. They are as follows: 16 "no"
votes and 5 "yes" votes.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O'LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
OPENED.
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Item PH-4
(continued)
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Tom Sean Foley
Cary Anderson
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOULSY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding ProScape's termination of their contract with the
City; having City crews maintain the area; an RFP for a
company to provide the services; tracking costs for work
done by the City crews; the date of the last fee increase;
reasons for the decline in service; estimated costs for a
new contract; landscaping costs vs. lighting costs;
methodology used to estimate costs; the inadequacy of the
current assessment; the feasibility of the City providing
the services; and the highly intensive manual labor
required.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SILBIGER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO_ 2008-R041 APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S
REPORT AND CONFIRMING THE EXISTING ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY
FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009 FOR THE
HIGUERA STREET LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT AND REDUCING THE LEVEL OF MAINTENANCE PROVIDED
ACCORDINGLY.
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16June 9, 2008
Item PH-2
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Engineer's Report
and Ordering the Annual Assessment Levy for the Albright
Avenue Street Lighting Assessment District - Fiscal Year
2008/2009.
Mayor Malsin announced that this was the time and place for
the public hearing to discuss the annual levy of
assessments for the Albright Avenue Street Lighting
Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2008/2009.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk announced
that notice of this hearing had been given pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 15.01 of the Municipal Code of the
City of Culver City, California and pursuant to the
provisions of Resolution No. 2008-R023 and in accordance
with Articles XIII C and D of the California Constitution,
known as the "Right to Vote on Taxes Act" or more commonly
known as Proposition 218 and the following affidavits were
on file in the City Clerk's Office:
l_Affidavit of Publication
2. Affidavit of Posting
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE ALL AFFIDAVITS.
Mayor Malsin called for a staff report.
Mate Gaspar, Engineering Services Manager gave the staff
report.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk announced
that no written protests had been received.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O'LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
OPENED.
Mayor Malsin invited public testimony from anyone wishing
to speak for or against the proposed assessments.
There was no response.
17June 9, 2008
Item PH-2
(continued)
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O'LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED_
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O'LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUINCIL
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R039 APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S
REPORT AND ORDERING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY FOR THE
ALBRIGHT AVENUE STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009.
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Item PH-3
Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council Establishing
and Levying a Refuse Rate Schedule effective on July 1,
2008 and Rescinding Resolution No. 2007-R033 that
Established the Existing Refuse Rate Schedule
Mayor Malsin announced that this was the time and place for
the public hearing to discuss the annual levy of
assessments for the Refuse Rate Schedule for Fiscal Year
2008/2009.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk announced
that notice of this hearing had been given pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 15.01 of the Municipal Code of the
City of Culver City, California and pursuant to the
provisions of Resolution No. 2008-R027 and the following
affidavits were on file in the City Clerk's Office:
3.Affidavit of Publication
4.Affidavit of Posting
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL
AFFIDAVITS.
18June 9, 2008
Item PH-3
(continued)
At this time, Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk read written comments submitted by the following:
Marta Zaragoza
Steven Rose
At this time, Mayor Malsin read written comments submitted
by the following:
Paul Ehrlich
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
OPENED.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Discussion ensued regarding cost recovery; graffiti issues;
pro-rating the residential rate; researching a super saver
rate; health and safety issues; enforcement issues;
maintenance; a replacement or cleaning program for bins;
City rates as compared to surrounding cities; penalty
procedures; and a proposed language change to simplify the
process for addressing unsightly trash issues.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R040, INCREASING THE RESIDENTIAL
AND COMMERCIAL RATE SCHEDULE BY 4%, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008,
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2007-R033 THAT ESTABLISHED REFUSE
RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008, WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE
LANGUAGE IN SECTION "M" ON PAGE 3, ADDING THE WORDS "OR
UNSIGHTLY".
19June 9, 2008
Item A-4
Approval of (1) a Professional Services Agreement with LA
ProPoint, Inc. for the Repair/Replacement of the Supporting
Framework for Ed Carpenter's Art Work, Ranging Garden and
(2) a Related Budget Amendment
Staff provided a brief summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued regarding funding for the project.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk read written
comments submitted by the following:
Gayle Smashey, Chair, Cultural Affairs Commission
Marla Koosed, Cultural Affairs Commissioner
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
O'LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROPRIATE $190,920.00 FROM THE ART FUND INTO P-634,
ART MAINTENANCE (41300634.619800), TO COVER THE AMOUNT
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF THE SUPPORTING FRAMEWORK FOR ED
CARPENTER'S ART WORK, HANGING GARDEN [A BUDGET
AMENDMENT REQUIRES A 4/5THS VOTE]
2 APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LA
PROPOINT FOR THE REPAIR/RESTORATION OF THE SUPPORTING
FRAMEWORK FOR ED CARPENTER'S HANGING GARDEN IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $220,704.33;
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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20June 9, 2008
Legislation and League of California Cities Priority Focus
Bulletins - Issue #20 Dated May 23, 2008 and Issue #21
Dated May 30, 2008.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk reported on
highlights from the bulletins.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda (continued)
Mayor Malsin invited public participation.
There was no response.
At this time, Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk Cole read written comments submitted by the
following:
Jeff Cooper
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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 O'Leary:
• Reported attending the League of California Cities
event in Lake Tahoe.
• Suggested that the City send a letter in support of
Scrap Metal Theft Bill (AB844).
• Suggested joining the South Bay Energy Savings Center.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Weissman:
• Thanked Janette James for her service on the Parks and
Recreation Commission and discussed procedures for
filling her seat.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Silbiger:
• Discussed the availability of agendas at City Hall
with attachments.
• Inquired into the status of the smoking ban ordinance.
• Requested support to agendize discussion regarding
neighborhood committees playing an official role in
the City's development process.
There was no support for this item.
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Items Presented by Mayor Malsin:
• Thanked the organizers of the Westside Cities Council
of Governments (COG) Summit on Sustainability.
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22June 9, 2008
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 12:20 a.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting to be held on June 16, 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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