THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE September 12, 2011
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: Micheál O‘Leary, Mayor
D. Scott Malsin, Vice Mayor
Christopher Armenta, Councilmember
Jeffrey Cooper, Councilmember
Andrew Weissman, Councilmember
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Closed Session
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session to discuss the
following items:
CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: FEI Enterprises, Inc. v. City of Culver City, et al.
Case No. BC437130
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
CS-2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 8926 Venice Boulevard
City Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager, Sol Blumenfeld
Community Development Director, Todd Tipton, Redevelopment
Administrator, Murray Kane, City Special Counsel
Other Parties Negotiator: David Knepprath
Under Negotiation: Both Price and Terms of Payment, including
use restrictions, development obligations and other monetary
related considerations.
Pursuant of Government Code Section 54956.8 2
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Closed Session
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CS-3 Conference with Labor Negotiators
City designated representatives: City Manager John Nachbar;
Director of Human Resources Serena Wright
Employee Organization: Culver City Employees Association;
Culver City Management Group; Culver City Police Officers
Association; Culver City Fire Fighters Association; Culver
City Police Management Group; Culver City Fire Management
Association
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
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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 7:00 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar, City Manager, and the
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bill Wynn.
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Closed Session Report
Mayor O’Leary indicated there was nothing to report out of
Closed Session.
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Community Announcements by City Council Members/Information
Items from Staff
Councilmember Malsin announced the IndieCade Festival from
October 6-9, 2011 sponsored by the City and the Redevelopment
Agency and he discussed the public art component of the event.
Mayor O’Leary announced “Made in Culver City” event on
September 17, 2011 in the City Hall Courtyard.
Christine Parra, Culver City Fire Department, reported that
September was National Preparedness Month and encouraged
everyone to participate and examine their own readiness plans
for emergencies.
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Joint Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Sophia Cesar announced a fundraiser for victims of the
Japanese earthquake at Royal T.
Joy Feuer, founder of Art from the Ashes, invited everyone to
attend an exhibition at Royal T on September 17, 2011 to
benefit the Japan Society Earthquake Relief Fund.
Daniel O’Brien announced a major fundraising campaign by the
Culver City Education Foundation (CCEF) and indicated that
more information was available on the CCEF website.
Responding to an inquiry from Councilmember Malsin, Mr.
O’Brien discussed donating directly to the school versus
donating to CCEF; what funds would be used for; and ways to
donate.
Jay Shery, Culver City Exchange Club, thanked City staff for
their help with the plaque program in City Hall.
Cary Anderson provided a presentation on people behaving
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Public Comment
(continued)
Bonifacio Bravo requested assistance from the City with
concerns regarding large parties held by his neighbors.
Robert Zirgulis, Culver City School Board candidate,
expressed support for goals of the Culver City Education
Foundation and discussed his efforts to secure City Council
endorsement for Proposition 1481: the Oil Tax Initiative to
Help Education.
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Receipt of Correspondence
No action was taken on this item.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
(1) City Council Approval of a Financial Contribution
Agreement and (2) City Council and Agency Board Approval of
(a) a License Agreement Related to Construction of Temporary
Parking Spaces, (b) a License Agreement for Use, Operation,
Maintenance, and Repair of Temporary Parking Spaces, (c) an
Option Agreement for Perpetual Easement, and (d) a Perpetual
Easement Agreement related to the Expo Light Rail Project and
the Washington/National Transit Oriented Development.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEBMER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY/CITY SPECIAL COUNSEL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY. 5
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Item JC-1
(continued)
MOVED BY COUNCILMEBMER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND AGENCY
BOARD:
1. APPROVE (A) A LICENSE AGREEMENT RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION OF
TEMPORARY PARKING SPACES, (B) A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE,
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF TEMPORARY PARKING SPACES,
(C) AN OPTION AGREEMENT FOR PERPETUAL EASEMENT, AND (D) A
PERPETUAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT.
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AGENCY, RESPECTIVELY.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
COOPER, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-7.
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF AUGUST 22, 2011 AS SUBMITTED.
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Item C-2
Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR AUGUST
13, 2011 TO SEPTEMBER 2, 2011.
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Item C-3
Award of a Contract to Structural Group, Inc. for the Culver
City Transfer Station Tipping Floor Repair Project, P-948.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AWARD A CONTRACT TO STRUCTURAL GROUP, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$125,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CULVER CITY TRANSFER STATION
TIPPING FLOOR REPAIR PROJECT, P-948; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS, IF NECESSARY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $25,000 (20%); 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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Item C-4
Award of a Contract to Palp, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company, as
the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, for the
Construction of the 2011 Pavement Overlay Project, Phase 2,
P-863, P-903.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AWARD A CONTRACT TO PALP, INC. DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY, AS
THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR THE 2011
PAVEMENT OVERLAY PROJECT, PHASE 2, P-863, P-903, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $574,432, BASED ON ITS BASE BID; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
INCREASE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PALP, INC. DBA EXCEL
PAVING COMPANY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $143,608 (25% OF
BASE BID) FOR ADDITIONAL STREET RESURFACING; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $74,804, IF
NECESSARY; AND, 7
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Item C-4
(continued)
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-5
(1) Approval to Purchase and Install Replacement Parts for the
Emergency Notification System and the Sewer Flow Monitoring
System (ENS/SFMS); and (2) Approval of an Amendment to Utility
Systems, Science and Software Incorporated Existing
Professional Services Agreement; and (3) Approval of a Budget
Amendment Related Thereto.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $405,735 FROM THE
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND; AND,
2. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF PARTS AND SERVICES FOR THE
ENS/SFMS, FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $303,931; AND,
3. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH UTILITY SYSTEMS, SCIENCE, AND SOFTWARE, INC.,
FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $101,805; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-6
(1) Approval of a Budget Amendment and (2) Approval of an
Amendment to the Existing Professional Services Agreement with
Willdan Engineering for Construction Management and Inspection
Services for the Sepulveda Boulevard Widening Project (Green
Valley Circle to Playa Street/Jefferson Boulevard), P-881.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO (1) ACCEPT THE GRANT FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,621,000 AND (2) APPROPRIATE $1,621,000 INTO
42300881 (A BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRES A FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE); AND
2. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $161,339 FOR
ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT
(GREEN VALLEY CIRCLE TO PLAYA STREET /JEFFERSON BOULEVARD), P-
881; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-7
(1) Acceptance of Work Performed by Houston & Harris PCS,
Inc., (2) Authorization to File a Notice of Completion and (3)
Authorization to Release the Retention Payment after
Expiration of the 35-Day Lien Period, for the Sewer Main CCTV
and Condition Assessment (Phase I) Project, P-230.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ACCEPT THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, HOUSTON &
HARRIS PCS, INC., FOR THE SEWER MAIN CCTV AND CONDITION
ASSESSMENT (PHASE I) PROJECT, P-230; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
EXECUTE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE FOR RECORDATION; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF $22,818 IN RETENTION FUNDS TO
HOUSTON & HARRIS PCS, INC. FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION OF THE
THIRTY-FIVE DAY LIEN PERIOD.
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Issuance of Tax Exempt
Bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority for The HELP
Group to Refund Existing Debt.
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICES
AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICES.
Councilmember Malsin received clarification that the City has
no liability or responsibility but is simply being asked to
approve the issuance of the bonds. 10
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Item PH-1
(continued)
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
OPENED.
Mayor O’Leary invited public participation.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Councilmember Malsin requested that staff present the designs
for the streetscape improvement to the Help Group to gain their
interest and support.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R078 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF
REVENUE BONDS BY THE AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND
REFINANCING FACILITIES FOR NEW SCHOOL FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT,
PROJECT SIX, SUMMIT VIEW SCHOOL, THE HELP GROUP CHILD AND
FAMILY CENTER AND THE HELP GROUP WEST (COLLECTIVELY DOING
BUSINESS AS THE HELP GROUP); 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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Joint Action Item
Item JA-1
Receive and File a Report Outlining the Process for Selecting a
Developer for 9300 Culver Boulevard.
Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director, provided a
summary of the material of record.
Mayor O’Leary received clarification regarding the
presentation, questions from the audience, and prepared
presentation boards.
Mayor O’Leary invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed developers; entitlement consistency;
thinking outside the box; meeting redevelopment goals; and
putting housing on the site.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
the entitlement process; environmental clearance and project
development permit issues; development proposals; fulfilling
the entitlement obligation; clarification that no proposals
were received for mixed use; and clarification that if an
appropriate proposal is not received, the process can start
over again.
Alice Prasad, Associate Analyst, read written comments
submitted by:
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Item JA-1
(continued)
Further discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding Redevelopment Agency obligations; criteria; project
ownership and management; the amount of anticipated revenue
generation for the City; retention of ownership; experience in
tenanting; developer rankings; project presentations; financial
strength of the developer; and tenants.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THIS REPORT OUTLINING THE PROCESS TO SELECT A PARCEL B
DEVELOPER.
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Action Items
Item A-1
Consideration of Creating, Providing a Charge and Target
Return Date, and Appointing Two Council Members to an Ad-Hoc
Subcommittee on Drafting the Argument in Favor/Rebuttal to
Argument Against a Measure to Increase the City’s Transient
Occupancy (Hotel) Tax.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk clarified that
resolutions would be considered by the City Council on in
October 2011, and the election would be held in April 2012.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. CREATE AN AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO DRAFT THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
OF, AND REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST, A MEASURE TO INCREASE THE
CITY’S TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY (HOTEL) TAX; AND,
2. CONSIDER THE SPECIFIC CHARGE AND TARGET DATE FOR THE AD HOC
SUBCOMMITTEE TO RETURN TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH ITS
RECOMMENDATIONS (IF DESIRED); AND, 13
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Item A-1
(continued)
3. CREATE THE AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE ON DRAFTING THE ARGUMENT IN
FAVOR OF, AND REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST, AN INCREASE IN THE
CITY’S TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY (HOTEL) TAX; AND,
4. APPOINT MAYOR O’LEARY AND VICE MAYOR MALSIN TO THE AD HOC
SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
5B. DETERMINE THE CHARGE OF THE AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO BE THE
DRAFTING OF THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF, AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENT
AGAINST (IF NECESSARY) THE MEASURE AND DIRECT THE SUBCOMMITTEE
TO SUBMIT SUCH DRAFT ARGUMENT(S) TO THE CITY COUNCIL NO LATER
THAN OCTOBER 24, 2011 (FOR THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR) AND NOVEMBER
14, 2011 (FOR THE REBUTTAL ARGUMENT AGAINST) AT WHICH TIME THE
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERS THE WORK OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE IT SHALL
ALSO CONSIDER DISSOLUTION OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE.
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Item A-2
Consideration of 1) Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the
Culver City Municipal Code to Add a New Chapter 15.13 Relating
to Mobile Home Park Resident Protection; or 2) Direction to
Staff to Prepare a Draft “No-Closure” Covenant.
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Heather Baker, Assistant City Attorney, indicated that copies
of correspondence from legal representatives for Mr. Matsuoka
were available to the public. 14
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Item A-2
(continued)
Councilmember Weissman indicated that he had many questions
regarding applicability; income requirements; affordability;
adequate mitigation of adverse impacts; eligibility of new
owners; relocation assistance benefits; interests acquired
after the initial application was made; examples of monetary or
non-monetary benefits; vacant use; change of use; closure;
prospective new residents; relocation specialists; extension
requests; clarification that closure or relocation would not be
approved until all benefits are paid; language regarding
conditions of approval; clarifying financial hardship;
alternative relocation benefits; forfeiture of rights; and
specified eligible occupants.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Frank Campagna, Grandview Mobile Home Park Neighborhood
Association, asserted that none of the mobile home owners in
the park wanted to see it closed at any time; he noted that the
ordinance was not an attempt to receive invalid benefits but
was rather a plea for protection in the event of a park
closure; he discussed instituting a covenant not to close the
park for a given length of time; expressed support for the
passage of an ordinance to protect the residents; discussed
basic human rights and the rights of business owners; the
effect of a park closure on mobile home occupants; quality of
life; responsibilities of business owners; and he asked for
help with the minimum time of notice.
Yolanda Phelps expressed concern with the ordinance and asked
for protection from the City to allow her to continue living in
her home.
Cecilia Kurtz indicated that it had been a long, difficult,
emotional situation for the mobile home residents and the
terminology used in the ordinance and covenant was difficult to
understand; she discussed the insecurity that the residents
have to live with; and she indicated that they wanted to be
able to stay in their homes. 15
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Item A-2
(continued)
Susan E. Bourland reported being on a fixed income, noted that
she would be on the street if the mobile home park were to be
closed; she indicated that she bought the mobile home with the
understanding that she would be able to stay there forever; and
she asked the City Council to consider that they need a place
to live.
Sherri D. Hodge noted that many had signed the petition
allowing them to listen to the owners to see if they can create
a covenant to assist them and she thanked the City Council and
staff for their attempt to help them with the ordinance and for
putting energy into the project.
Michael Goodman thanked the City for their help; read a
statement from Roy Matsuoka, the owner of the Grandview Mobile
Home Park; he commented that an alternative to the proposed
ordinance was a no closure covenant option to protect all
interests for the next three years to allow enough time for
everyone to tailor and personalize agreements; he felt the
proposed ordinance would de-value the land; discussed a
proposed offsetting density bonus; noted the commitment of the
owner to the safety and well-being of residents; he strongly
urged the City Council to forego enactment of the ordinance as
drafted and instead to pursue the no closure covenant as an
option; and he cited comments made by speakers as an indicator
that people do not fully understand the ordinance and he felt
that matter should be considered further.
Terry Dowdall, a property rights lawyer, discussed procedural
issues; issuing a 12-month intent to close or change use; the
Relocation Impact Report; relocation entitlement; the 60 day
notice of termination of tenancy; requirements when a park
owner is going out of business; changes of use when permits are
required for development; he discussed issues with the
ordinance; the use evaluation; cited value; change of title and
the title report; the experience of the City of Thousand Oaks;
and he asked staff to reevaluate the item.
Alice Prasad, Associate Analyst, read written comments
submitted by:
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Item A-2
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
the genesis of the ordinance idea; rights of the mobile home
park owners; providing greater certainty and financial
assistance to residents; building in the value of the property;
respect for the rights of both parties; clarification that
mobile home park dwellers have a financial stake in the
dwelling; protecting resident investments; exploration of a
future zoning amendment to create an overlay to provide
additional density to support the increased compensation
required by the ordinance; language regarding eligibility;
Huntington Beach ordinance versus Thousand Oaks ordinance;
enforceability of the covenant versus the ordinance;
involvement of consultants; clarification that staff believes
in the validity of the proposed ordinance; recourse for
residents against violations of the covenant; satisfying
concerns; defining rights and responsibilities of both parties;
the potential overlay zone; and providing additional clarity
that is lacking from the state legislation.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, suggested that
the City Council move on to Action Item A-3 to allow staff time
to gather additional information for the City Council.
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Item A-3
Approval to Close Portions of City Streets in the Downtown
Area, and a Segment of Washington Boulevard between Culver
Boulevard and Overland Avenue, for the ‘2011 Step Out: Walk to
Fight Diabetes 5-K Walk’ Organized by the American Diabetes
Association; and Direct that Parking Enforcement occur Only on
Streets that Have Existing Permit or Time Limit Parking
Restrictions.
Gabe Garcia, Traffic Engineer, provided a summary of the
material of record and clarified that the closure would only
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Item A-3
(continued)
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson alleged that the Downtown neighborhood was not
notified about the item; discussed violations that occurred at
previous events; and he expressed concern with enforcement.
Councilmember Cooper received clarification regarding the route
and noise concerns.
At this time, an American Diabetes Association representative
discussed the potential for noise in the neighborhood and
previous locations.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
the event as a potential economic stimulus for the Downtown
area; advertising; proposed conditions for approval;
consequences for violations; a suggestion to require a deposit
for the event; clarification on the route and street crossings;
water stations; the number of participants; police officers
hired for the event; clarification on procedures for special
event processing; and a request to change the start time of the
event.
At this time, Michelle Wolf, American Diabetes Association,
addressed the City Council. She felt that it could be
difficult to change the time as publicity for the event had
already begun; she indicated that participants could be emailed
and asked not to park in the residential areas; and she
suggested that participants could be encouraged to arrive early
to register and arrivals could be staggered. 18
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Item A-3
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF CITY STREETS IN THE
DOWNTOWN AREA, AND A SEGMENT OF WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, BETWEEN
DOWNTOWN AND ELENDA STREET.
2. DIRECT THAT PARKING ENFORCEMENT OCCUR ON CITY STREETS THAT
HAVE EXISTING PERMIT OR TIME LIMIT PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR THE
EVENT.
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Recess
The City Council recessed its meeting at 9:30 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 9:40 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
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Item A-2
(continued)
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that
staff was prepared to address several questions but that the
item would need to return to the City Council at a later date.
Staff provided follow-up information to questions posed
previously by City Council regarding needs based criteria;
applicability of relocation benefits; assistance levels; the
Relocation Impact Report; assessing and addressing adverse
impacts; criteria for determining adequate mitigation;
applicability of the ordinance; exemptions from providing
relocation assistance benefits; advising prospective
purchasers; the issue of vacant use; clarification that the
City selects the consultant with the applicant bearing the
expense; posting of notices; the percentage of eligible
occupants assisted; issuance of building permits; the ability
to add conditions of approval; financial hardship; security
deposits; alternative benefits; forfeiture of rights; public
comment; notice requirements for termination of tenancy; the
difference between 100% written agreements versus specified
eligible occupants; the length of notice for termination of
tenancy; and the Superior Court decision regarding the City of
Thousand Oaks.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
relocation benefits; concern with forfeiture of rights;
providing alternatives to the owner; staff agreement to provide
information to the City Council on an overlay zone or density
bonus; City notification; a suggestion to give priority to
displaced residents for affordable housing in the City; support
for extending the period of time for notice from 12 months to
18 months; protecting the well-being of the residents in the
mobile home park; relocation claims for mobile home owners who
do not actually live there; title information; clarification on
eligible occupants; procedures for extending the time period
for notification; other liens on the units themselves; and a
request for staff to provide a timeline for filing periods and
waiting periods.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda – continued.
Mayor O’Leary invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Items from the City Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Cooper:
• Referenced a previous request to agendize a discussion
regarding naming the Senior Center in honor of Albert and
Ursula Vera and asked about forming an ad hoc committee
to address amending a policy regarding naming of public
places to expedite the process.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, clarified
that alternatives could be agendized for discussion
including an amendment to the policy.
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Items Presented by Councilmember Malsin:
• Received consensus to issue a commendation to Richard
Brundo for chairing the Fourth of July Committee for 39
years.
• Discussed the transformation of the west side of the City
with the installation of trees on the medians and
landscaping.
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Items Presented by Mayor O’Leary:
• Reported attending a League of California Cities meeting
and receiving advice from redevelopment consultants
regarding the status of redevelopment agencies where he
inquired into the level of protections that the City has.
They suggested that the filing of an amicus would be a
good move for the City and another suggestion regarding
asset management was to look into refinancing.
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Added Item
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/ City Clerk, discussed the
schedule of meetings for the remainder of 2011.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:19 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a meeting to be held on
September 26, 2011.
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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
MICHEÁL O’LEARY
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California