THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE March 12, 2012
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY, 6:30 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:30
p.m.
Present: Micheál O‘Leary, 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 item:
CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Re: X. Damien Davis v. City of Culver City et al.
Case No. SC110955
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
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Recess
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:30 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:07 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar, City Manager, and
the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Fred Yglesias.
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Closed Session Report
Mayor O’Leary indicated that there had been no Closed
Session as the matter had been resolved by the City
Attorney’s Office.
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Presentations
Item P-1
Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Girl
Scouts of America for their 100th Anniversary.
Mayor O’Leary presented a Certificate of Recognition to
Girl Scout Troop 4645 for the 100
th
Anniversary of the Girl
Scouts.
A representative for Assembly member Holly Mitchell
presented a Certificate of Recognition to Troop 4645 for
their great work on behalf of Culver City, noting the many
examples of civic and volunteer engagement.
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Item P-2
Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Animal
Care and Control Program.
Mayor O’Leary presented a Certificate of Recognition for
the Animal Care and Control Program to Animal Control
Officer Corolla Fleeger and others on the team, expressing
appreciation for their work on behalf of the Culver City
animals.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Deborah Weinrauch, representing Friends of Culver City
Animals, thanked Animal Control Officer Fleeger and the
City for their work on behalf of the animals.
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Community Announcements by City Council Members/Information
Items from Staff
Mayor O’Leary encouraged everyone to buy Girl Scout
Cookies; announced a concert by Performing Arts Grant
recipients Vox Femina on March 18, 2012 at the Culver City
Presbyterian Church; and he announced the passing of
Shirley Schalman, a member of the Senior Center and a
long-time volunteer.
Councilmember Cooper thanked KNX Radio for coming to Culver
City and broadcasting comprehensive coverage of the City with a
live feed at the Culver Hotel on March 9, 2012.
Mayor O’Leary reminded everyone to attend an event honoring
Community Heroes at the Senior Center on March 15, 2012.
Daniel Hernandez, Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Director, thanked the Rotary Club for their donations to the
Teen Center and he provided contact information for the
Community Heroes Event.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, announced a
candidates’ forum hosted by “Ask to Know” at the Actor’s Gang
Theatre on March 14, 2012. 4
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Adjourn in Memory
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, THAT IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF SHIRLEY
SCHALMAN, MEMBER OF THE SENIOR CENTER AND A LONG-TIME
VOLUNTEER.
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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:
Laura Stuart, Campaign Manager for Scott Malsin, clarified
his position on the Animal Control program and discussed an
email sent by Deborah Weinrauch and Friends of Culver City
Animals.
Ken Ruben announced the passing of Culver City resident
Jerry Brown; he presented a photo of Mr. Brown and talked
about his life; and he requested that the meeting be
adjourned in his memory.
Barbara Honig, representing the Culver City Sister City
Committee, discussed the runners from Culver City who
participated in the Senzchu Marathon in Kaizuka, Japan.
Kathleen McCann, Chair of the Kaizuka Committee, reported
that on March 15, 2012, runners from Kaizuka, Japan would
be arriving to participate in the Los Angeles Marathon and
she extended an invitation to a welcoming dinner at Santa
Maria BBQ on March 18, 2012.
Matthew Seeberger reported participating in the Senzchu
International Marathon in Kaizuka, Japan along with Mary
Elizabeth Pohl; and he thanked the City Council for the
opportunity to represent the City and noted how important
the program is. 5
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Public Comment
(continued)
Barbara Honig noted the anniversary of the Japanese
Tsunami, and reported receipt of a letter from the Mayor of
Kaizuka singing the praises of the Culver City
representatives.
Marla Wolkowitz, Chair of the US/Mexico Sister Cities
Association Convention, thanked the City Council for
partnering with them to promote the City; and she thanked
staff, the Downtown Business Association, the Chamber of
Commerce, the event speakers, many businesses in the City,
and others for their support during the event.
Cary Anderson reported the installation of the new meters
and signage downtown; discussed the average daily number of
street meter violations in the City; questioned when
enforcement would begin; reported a broken kiosk and issues
with the number listed to call for information; he
questioned how parking enforcement would address the two
hour limit; and he reported that he would be attending the
Parking Industry Expo in Chicago.
Mayor O’Leary asked that Mr. Anderson leave the kiosk phone
number with the City Clerk so that the issue could be
rectified.
Neil Rubenstein discussed the number of employees drawing
pension checks each month and costs to the City; he
indicated that he was upset by comments made earlier by
Laura Stuart; and he suggested that rules of decorum be
instituted and enforced.
Mayor O’Leary indicated that rules were enforced when staff
was aware of the issues.
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Adjourn in Memory
MOVED BY MAYOR O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED, THAT IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF JERRY BROWN,
LONG-TIME CULVER CITY RESIDENT. 6
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-6.
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL
MEETING OF JANUARY 30, 2012 AS SUBMITTED.
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Item C-2
Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FROM
FEBRUARY 18, 2012 – MARCH 2, 2012.
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Item C-3
(1) Approval of the Final Plans and Specifications and (2)
Authorization of the Advertisement of Bids for the
Robertson Boulevard Pedestrian/Transit Connection
Improvements Project, P-943.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
ROBERTSON BOULEVARD PEDESTRIAN/TRANSIT CONNECTION
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, P-943; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
ROBERTSON BOULEVARD PEDESTRIAN/TRANSIT CONNECTION
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, P-943.
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Item C-4
Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Post-Employment
Welfare Benefits Program Trust.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R025 APPROVING THE
POST-EMPLOYMENT WELFARE BENEFITS PROGRAM TRUST AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY, PFM ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC, AS TRUST
ADMINISTRATOR, AND UNION BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE AND
CUSTODIAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY,
AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND
TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE TRUST; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-5
Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services
Agreement with Tyler Technologies for the Purchase and
Implementation of a Business License Module for the Munis
Finance System.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $102,590.00
WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES TO PROVIDE SOFTWARE AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO REPLACE THE HDL BUSINESS LICENSE
SYSTEM; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO APPROVE CHANGE
ORDERS TO THE AMENDED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $10,000.00, IF NECESSARY; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-6
Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing a Contract Amendment
between the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and the
City of Culver City to Implement Section 20475, Different
Level of Benefits, for Newly Hired Safety Plan Members in the
Police Officers’ Association (POA), Police Management Group
(PMG), Firefighters’ Association (FFA) and Fire Management
(FMG).
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2012-001
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) AND THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY TO IMPLEMENT SECTION 20475, DIFFERENT LEVEL OF
BENEFITS FOR NEWLY HIRED SAFETY PLAN MEMBERS IN THE POLICE
OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (POA), POLICE MANAGEMENT GROUP (PMG),
FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION (FFA), AND THE FIRE MANAGEMENT
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
(1) Waiver of Formal Bid Procedures Relative to an Award of a
Contract for a Public Works Project for the Sepulveda AIP
Phase III, P-797; (2) Approval of an Amendment to the Existing
Construction Contract with Palp, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company
for the Construction of an Interlocking Paver Crosswalk at the
Intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Lindblade Avenue; and
(3) Approval of a Related Budget Amendment.
Councilmember Weissman received clarification from the City
Attorney that he did not have a conflict and could participate
in consideration of the item as his residence was not located
within 500 feet from the area being considered.
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICES
AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICES.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
OPENED.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment. 10
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Item PH-1
(continued)
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Steven Rose, representing the Culver City Chamber of Commerce,
discussed the public outreach meetings for the area noting
that the Bicycle Master Plan putting sharrows on Sepulveda
Boulevard was not addressed; he reported concerns by the
Chamber with lowering traffic capacity on a busy City street;
expressed concern that vehicles and bicycles were being put in
harm’s way; he discussed visibility at night; expressed
concern with putting extra traffic onto Sawtelle Boulevard and
Overland Avenue; and he suggested that other streets would
accommodate bicycles better.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
pavers at the intersection of Lindblade Street and Sepulveda
Boulevard; the selection process; the initial concept design;
volume; pedestrian enhanced crosswalks; creating an area that
is conducive to walking; what would best serve the area; which
area has the higher volume of pedestrian traffic; location of
the sharrows; liability; Bicycle Master Plan meetings; effects
of sharrows on traffic; whether traffic would be moved to side
streets; clarification that there is no conference of rights,
rather the sharrows simply alert drivers and cyclists of their
right to be there; bifurcating the vote and having staff
return with additional information regarding liability; other
sharrows in the City; and sharrows in other cities. 11
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Item PH-1
(continued)
Following discussion, the following was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY MAYOR O’LEARY AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. WAIVE THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR THE CROSSWALK
PROJECT (A WAIVER OF THE FORMAL BID PROCEDURES REQUIRES FOUR
AFFIRMATIVE VOTES); AND,
2. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WITH PALP, INC. DBA EXCEL PAVING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN
INTERLOCKING CONCRETE PAVER CROSSWALK AT THE INTERSECTION OF
SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD AND LINDBLADE STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF
$127,980.00; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,995 (25%
OF AMENDED BID AMOUNT) FOR PROJECT CONTINGENCY; AND,
4. DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN WITH ADDITIONAL LIABILITY
INFORMATION REGARDING SHARROWS BEFORE THEY ARE IMPLEMENTED.
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Joint Action Items
Item JA-1
Joint City Council and Parking Authority Board Agenda Item:
Continued Discussion Regarding Dynamic Message Signs for the
Downtown Real Time Motorist Information System Project.
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Councilmember Weissman received clarification with regard to
the relocation of the dynamic messaging signs. 12
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Item JA-1
(continued)
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson expressed concern with the placement of signs and
providing enough time for drivers to make a decision and react.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
location of the signs; visibility; design of the signs; parking
opportunities in the downtown area; placement of the Madison
Avenue sign; staff agreement to study the La Salle Avenue
intersection for possible placement; distance of clear
visibility; sign repairs; median versus sidewalk installation;
the Jasmine Avenue location; a request that if the La Salle
Avenue/Jackson Avenue 1ocation is not feasible, that the matter
return to the City Council for further consideration; issues
with center median placement; and support for the smaller
signage.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE THE ALTERNATE DYNAMIC MESSAGE SYSTEM SIGNS OVER THE
SIDEWALK IN THE REAL TIME MOTORIST INFORMATION SYSTEM PROJECT
BID SPECIFICATIONS WITH STAFF TO STUDY PROPOSED SIGN PLACEMENT
TO PROVIDE AMPLE LEAD TIME FOR MOTORISTS.
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Action Items
Item A-2
(out of sequence)
(1) Receipt and Filing of the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Mid-Year
General Fund Budget Report, and (2) Approval of Proposed Budget
Amendments.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
Councilmember Weissman received clarification that the staff
report was complete and stood on its own.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL 2011/2012 MID-YEAR GENERAL FUND
REPORT AS PROVIDED IN ATTACHMENT NO. 1; AND
2. APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AS PROPOSED IN ATTACHMENT NO.
2.
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Item A-1
Discussion Regarding City Council Members’ Health Benefits
Serena Wright, Human Resources Director, discussed information
received from the City of Santa Monica after the agenda was
posted regarding Councilmember medical benefits.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed Councilmember medical benefits; what
people in other jobs received for benefits; and costs to the
City. 14
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Item A-1
(continued)
Karlo Silbiger discussed the fiscal component; the leadership
component; health benefits while Councilmembers serve; School
Board benefits; and duplicate benefits.
Jim Clarke suggested removing Councilmembers from the Executive
Management Team to enable negotiation of a separate agreement
for health benefits; he discussed current CalPERS options to
exclude certain groups of employees; exclusion of elective
officers from CalPERS unless they elect to join; setting ground
rules for having Councilmembers join; the minimum monthly
benefit; and he noted that if the Council chose to opt out of
CalPERS, he supported the health benefit plan utilized by the
Culver City Unified School Board members.
Goran Eriksson, representing the Culver City Chamber of
Commerce, expressed support for City paid health benefits for
Councilmembers after they leave the Council and he suggested
examining the total compensation package for City
Councilmembers.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, read written
comments submitted by:
Meghan Sahli-Wells
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
the history of Councilmember health benefits; the elimination
of lifetime retiree medical benefits for Councilmembers;
current and future Councilmembers; Public Employees Medical
Care Health Act minimums; statutory requirements; term limits;
separating the City Council from receiving the same benefits as
the Management Group; a feeling that benefits are appropriate
while serving but not beyond; a survey of surrounding cities;
clarification regarding benefit amounts for new and returning
Councilmembers; and whether City Councilmembers are employees. 15
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Item A-1
(continued)
Further discussion ensued regarding fiscal challenges; the
process for a contract amendment; concern that the issue is
being brought up for political reasons; previous changes to
Councilmember health benefits; consideration of a tax
assessment district; concern with the use of the term
“part-time” to describe the work of the City Councilmembers;
service to the City; serving on outside Boards and Commissions;
negotiating big picture items with bargaining groups;
clarification that there has never been a discussion of
Councilmember benefits; short term and long term financial
benefits to the City as a result of negotiations with employee
groups; timing of the discussion; the appropriate forum for the
discussion; pride in the labor negotiations with bargaining
groups; duties of Councilmembers versus Board of Education
members; the motive for serving on the City Council; next steps
in the process; contract amendments, ordinances and
resolutions; the statutory minimum; consistency with
surrounding cities; and pension and other benefits.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DISCUSS
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS’ HEALTH BENEFITS; AND DIRECT STAFF TO
BRING BACK A RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION THAT WOULD TAKE THE CITY
COUNCIL OUT OF PERS AND REMOVE BENFITS EQUIVALENT TO THE
BENEFITS OF THE MANAGEMENT GROUP; AND THAT RETIRED CITY
COUNCILMEMBERS’ MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS BE REDUCED TO THE
STATUTORY MINIMUM CITY CONTRIBUTION OF $112 PER MONTH.
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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 Armenta:
• Announced mobile phone auditions at Westfield Shopping
Center for the X-Factor Talent Program.
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Items Presented by Mayor O’Leary:
• Wished everyone a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:28 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Shirley
Schalman, member of the Senior Center and a long-time
volunteer; and Jerry Brown, long-time Culver City resident,
to a meeting to be held on March 26, 2012.
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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
ANDREW N. WEISSMAN
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE March 26, 2012
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY, 6:30 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:30
p.m.
Present: Micheál O‘Leary, 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 item:
CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Exposure to Litigation – (One Item)
Pursuant of Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
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Recess
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:30 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:12 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
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Closed Session Report
Mayor O’Leary indicated there was nothing to report out of
Closed Session.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar, City Manager, and
the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Booker Pearson, Upward
Bound House.
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Presentations
Item P-1
Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Members
of the GU14 Girls All Star California State Championship
Soccer Team.
Mayor O’Leary presented a Certificate of Recognition to
members of the GU14 Girls All Star California State
Championship Soccer Team, who in turn thanked the City for
their support.
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Item P-2
Commendation to Alejandro Gomez, Equipment Maintenance and
Fleet Services Division Employee of the Year.
Councilmember Weissman presented a Commendation to
Alejandro Gomez, Equipment Maintenance and Fleet Services
Division Employee of the Year.
Alejandro Gomez expressed appreciation for the honor.
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Item P-3
Proclamation designating Saturday, March 31, 2012 as Cesar
Chavez Day.
Mayor O’Leary presented the proclamation to members of the
Senior Center Board.
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Community Announcements by City Council Members/Information
Items from Staff
Mayor O’Leary discussed the groundbreaking ceremony for the
Tilden Terrace Project and invited David Voncannon to speak.
David Voncannon noted the significance of the groundbreaking
for Tilden Terrace; discussed his work as a community
representative and with City staff; the establishment of the
parking district; improvements to the Tilden/Washington
intersection; changes to the street sweeping schedule; the
Mosque; redevelopment in the neighborhood; cooperation between
residents, City staff and the developer; expressed appreciation
for work done to redesign the building; and he thanked everyone
involved.
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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:
Elvin Moon discussed the Planning Department denial of his
proposal for a waterless carwash downtown and he requested
a zoning amendment so he could move forward with his
project.
Todd Tipton, Deputy Community Development Director,
discussed procedures to move forward with an amendment. 4
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Public Comment
(continued)
Booker Pearson, representing Upward Bound House, thanked
the City for their support of Upward Bound; he requested
that the City reinstitute the rental assistance vouchers;
and he provided statistics regarding homelessness, foster
care and the prison system.
Discussion ensued between the City Council, staff and Mr.
Pearson regarding the voucher program; the obligation of
the City; average length of time people participate in the
program; typical clients; the availability of emergency
housing funds; providing a stepping stone to permanent
housing; the elimination of redevelopment; budget cuts; the
housing program; immediate needs; the Housing Authority;
transference of funds; one-time funds; justification for
ongoing funding; addressing the needs of Upward Bound and
other community needs; the budget process; competing claims
for funds; a request for additional information from Mr.
Pearson; the program success rate; the importance of the
program; keeping children off the street; far reaching
negative effects of the dissolution of the Redevelopment
Agency; and other important assistance programs in the City
that also require support.
Christopher Patrick King, Culver City Homelessness
Committee member, echoed Mr. Pearson’s comments; thanked
the City for their support; reported touring Upward Bound
House; and he discussed the success rate and critical need.
Carrie Baeck, representing the Friends of the Culver City
Scout House, thanked the City Council for their support
noting the recently signed lease, and she discussed the
planned repairs.
Richard Shaffer, representing the Culver City Rock and
Mineral Club, thanked the City for their support and noted
that their rehabilitation efforts would not cost the City
any money.
Shannon Bowman, representing the Friends of the Culver City
Scout House, expressed gratitude to the City Council and
staff for their support with the rehabilitation of the
Scout House. 5
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Public Comment
(continued)
J.J. Hoffman, representing the Los Angeles County Bicycle
Coalition, discussed the recent Tour de Taste event; the
use of Groupons; sponsors; she expressed gratitude to
Jeremy Greene for help with permits; discussed their work
to provide bicycles to those in need; and she thanked the
City for allowing the event.
Sébastien Cornic, representing Meet French Bistro,
discussed the extended parking meter hours and how the
changes have been affecting the downtown businesses; the
two hour parking limit; comparisons with other cities in
the area; the distance from the parking structures; Sunday
brunch; foot traffic; feeding the meters; and he requested
that the extension be reversed so as not to discourage
business.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor O’Leary regarding
financial effects to his business, Mr. Cornic reported
numerous complaints received from customers.
Debbie Weiss, representing the Wonderful World of Animation
Gallery, expressed concern with long-term effects of the
extended meter hours on businesses; she discussed ways to
encourage people to linger in the City; and she requested
that the extension of parking meter hours in the City be
reversed.
Seth Horowitz, representing the Culver Hotel, discussed the
parking situation in Downtown Culver City and he asked that
the changes to the meters be reversed; expressed concern
that the changes made the City less welcoming and people
would look for other alternatives; discussed whether the
meters were necessary to create a quick turnover; the
potential for making money versus a loss of revenue; and he
noted the importance of attracting people to the City and
keeping them here. 6
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Public Comment
(continued)
Alan Shulman, representing Akasha Restaurant, discussed
hospitality; vacancies in the downtown area; the changing
dynamics of the area; average length of time for the dining
experience; servers feeding meters for customers; removing
the hospitality factor; monitoring of the parking meters;
and he asked that the City reevaluate how meters are
handled.
Ugo Pascarella, representing Ugo Restaurant, echoed earlier
comments regarding parking meters; he discussed changes to
the downtown area; taxes imposed and increases in fees;
effects on the customer experience; places going out of
business in the City; uncertainty about the future; and he
requested that the matter be reconsidered.
Ken Kaufman, representing Rush Street and City Tavern
restaurants, read a letter from Eric Sims of the Kirk
Douglas Theatre, expressing concern with changes to metered
parking in Culver City and requesting that the City Council
rescind the extended metered parking hours.
Cary Anderson clarified that the extension of meter hours
was meant to encourage parking in the structures rather
than to generate revenue; he discussed the parking study;
parking data; the lack of enforcement; a recent survey that
he took of expired meters; red curb violations and yellow
curb parking; missed revenues; his attendance of the
Parking Industry Exposition; turnover; new technology;
caving in to businesses; and clarification that not
everyone can park at a meter.
Meghan Sahli-Wells expressed concern with the current
economic climate and the timing of the extension of metered
parking hours noting the importance of supporting business
in the City. 7
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Public Comment
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding the hearings held to consider the extension of
parking meter hours; night parking and Sunday parking; the
genesis of the item; efforts to manage parking; allowing
more people access to high demand on-street parking; the
parking study; implementation decisions; increased
revenues; impacts; evaluating short term versus long term
impacts; City Council consensus to agendize a discussion of
this item at its meeting of April 2, 2012; and the ability
to stay the item with a later opportunity to consider the
item thoroughly.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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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 THROUGH C-6.
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2012 AND MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2012 AS SUBMITTED.
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Item C-2
Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FROM MARCH
3, 2012 – MARCH 16, 2012.
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Item C-3
Adoption of a Resolution Approving a City Council
Compensation Guide which Reduces Retired City
Councilmembers’ Medical Insurance Benefits to the Statutory
Minimum City Contribution (Currently $112 per Month.).
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R026
APPROVING A CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION GUIDE THAT MODIFIES
RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR EXISTING AND FUTURE
COUNCILMEMBERS TO PROVIDE FOR A CITY CONTRIBUTION FOR
RETIRED COUNCILMEMBERS IN THE STATUTORY MINIMUM AMOUNT.
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Item C-4
(1) Acceptance of Grant Funds in the Amount of $37,143 from
the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)
for the Culver City Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP); and, (2) Approval of a RSVP Grant Agreement with
CNCS for a Three Year Cycle Commencing April 1, 2012 and
Ending March 31, 2015.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,143 AWARDED BY
THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (CNCS)
FOR THE CULVER CITY RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
(RSVP); AND,
2. APPROVE AN RSVP GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
CNCS FOR A THREE YEAR CYCLE COMMENCING APRIL 1, 2012 AND
ENDING MARCH 31, 2015; 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-5
(1) Approval of the Final Plans and Specifications and (2)
Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for the 2012
Residential Slurry Seal Program, P-863.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2012
RESIDENTIAL SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM; P-863; AND
2. AUTHORIZE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2012 RESIDENTIAL SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, P-
863.
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Item C-6
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Encroachment
Agreement with AT&T for Use of the Public Right-of-Way at
Bristol Parkway and Hannum Avenue.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R027 APPROVING THE
ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH AT&T; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Action Items
Item A-1
Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing a Contract Amendment
between the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and the
City of Culver City to Implement Section 20475, Different Level
of Benefits, for Newly Hired Safety Plan Members in the Police
Officers’ Association (POA), Police Management Group (PMG),
Firefighters’ Association (FFA) and Fire Management (FMG).
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Meghan Sahli-Wells expressed thanks to staff and the City
Council for their work on the item; and she added that she
appreciated that Councilmember benefits were also being
affected.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT
ORDINANCE NO. 2012-001 AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT
BETWEEN THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) AND THE
CITY OF CULVER CITY TO IMPLEMENT SECTION 20475, DIFFERENT
LEVEL OF BENEFITS FOR NEWLY HIRED SAFETY PLAN MEMBERS IN THE
POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (POA), POLICE MANAGEMENT GROUP
(PMG), FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION (FFA), AND THE FIRE
MANAGEMENT GROUP (FMG).
[NOTE: This ordinance was originally presented for adoption at
the Council Meeting of March 12, 2012, where it was
unanimously approved for adoption on the Consent Calendar. In
order to satisfy the legal requirements of CalPERS, this item
was placed on the agenda again at this meeting as an Action
Item.]
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Item A-2
Consideration of Sponsorship and Assistance for the Culver City
Exchange Club Car Show and IndieCade Events
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Stephanie Barish, representing IndieCade, discussed their
contributions to the community; their desire to stay in the
City and grow; mixed messages from the City; and she indicated
that if they were to stay in the City they required support.
Discussion ensued between the City Council, staff and Ms.
Barish regarding wishlist items; instances where the City has
facilitated introductions; follow-up by Indiecade; City support
of Indiecade; producer responsibilities versus City
responsibilities; timing issues; resources; hanging banners;
the awards ceremony; willingness of the City to help where
possible; support for the event; and working with local
businesses.
Cary Anderson expressed concern with a moratorium or a stay on
parking enforcement; he discussed resident concerns versus
business concerns; recouping waived costs through parking
enforcement; who benefits from the event; elimination of the
Redevelopment Agency and a suggestion that the Downtown
Business Association add support to the event; relocating the
event to Westfield Shopping Mall for next year; and concern
with subsidizing downtown restaurants.
Dr. Jay Shery, representing the Culver City Exchange Club,
noted he was available to answer any questions. 13
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Item A-2
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
in-kind staff costs; staff time; departments involved; parking
enforcement in the downtown area during the event; use of
parking enforcement personnel for other duties; availability of
Parcel B; confirmed dates; concern with use of staff time; the
IndieCade wishlist; staff agreement to work with Indiecade;
showing good faith to IndieCade; what the City is willing to
do; clarification that the City is not to make calls on behalf
of IndieCade; the Life Safety Officer; and establishing a
commitment cap.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MAYOR O’LEARY AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. DESIGNATE THE CULVER CITY CAR SHOW AS A CITY-SPONSORED
EVENT; APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE EXCHANGE
CLUB AND THE CITY AND DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF IN-KIND
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND FEE WAIVERS PROVIDED TO THE EVENT TO
BE $7,311;
2. DESIGNATE INDIECADE AS A CITY-SPONSORED EVENT; APPROVE A
LICENSE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN CREATIVE MEDIA COLLABORATIVE,
INC. AND THE CITY; AND DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF IN-KIND
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND FEE WAIVERS PROVIDED TO THE EVENT TO
BE $4,710;
3. DIRECT STAFF TO FOLLOW UP AND REPORT BACK TO THE CITY
COUNCIL;
4. ELIMINATE THE NOFA PROGRAM DUE TO A LACK OF FUNDING;
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND
6. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY. 14
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Item A-2
(continued)
Additional discussion ensued between the City Council and
staff regarding the Discretionary Fund; the Life Safety
Officer; Sanitation; and permit fees.
Following discussion, the following motion was made;
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAIVE THE $1,638 IN FEES FOR
INDIECADE.
AYES: Councilmembers Armenta, Cooper, O’Leary
NOES: Councilmember Weissman
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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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 Weissman:
• Received City Council consensus to direct staff to study
severely discounting parking on a monthly or daily basis
in the Ince parking structure for employers and employees
in the downtown area to reduce parking in the
neighborhoods
At this time, Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk, discussed the schedule of upcoming meetings and
potential agendas.
• Congratulated his son and daughter-in-law on the birth of
his fifth grandchild. 15
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Items Presented by Mayor O’Leary:
• Announced a performance by The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre
Festival, a Culver City Performing Arts Grant recipient,
at the Ivy Substation on March 28, 2012.
• Received clarification that staff had contacted the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Supervisor Mark
Ridley Thomas to indicate that administrative support with
regard to Oversight Board meetings was not necessary.
• Requested that staff decline an invitation from the Mayor
of Uruapan, Mexico to attend a festival from March 31 -
April 15, 2012.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:21 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting, to a meeting to be held on
April 2, 2012.
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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
ANDREW N. WEISSMAN
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE April 2, 2012
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY, 5:30 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:30
p.m.
Present: Micheál O‘Leary, 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 Liability Claim
Claimant: Joan Mary Higgins
Agency Claimed Against: City of Culver City
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95
CS-2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 12337 to 12423 Washington Boulevard, 4061 to 4069
Centinela Avenue and 4064 Colonial
City Negotiators: John M. Nachbar, City Manager; Sol
Blumenfeld, Community Development Director; Todd Tipton,
Redevelopment Administrator; and Murray Kane, City Special
Counsel
Other Parties Negotiator: Regency Centers Acquisition, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment or Both,
including use restrictions, development obligations, and
other monetary related considerations
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CS-3 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Initiation of Litigation – 1 Matter
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) 2
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Closed Session
(continued)
CS-4 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation – (1 item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1)
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Recess
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:05 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
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Closed Session Report
Mayor O’Leary indicated there was nothing to report out of
Closed Session.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar, City Manager, and
the Pledge of Allegiance was led by David Voncannon.
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Presentations
Item P-2
(out of sequence)
Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Gloriana
Najarro, Family Self Sufficiency Program Graduate.
Mayor O’Leary presented a Certificate of Recognition to
Gloriana Najarro and presented her with a check.
Gloriana Najarro thanked the City for their help and
support.
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Item P-1
A Proclamation Declaring April, 2012 as DMV/Donate Life
Month in Culver City.
Mayor O’Leary read the proclamation in its entirety.
Clive Grawe thanked the Mayor and the City for the
proclamation on behalf of DMV/Donate Life; discussed his
experience; and encouraged everyone to participate in the
program.
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Community Announcements by City Council Members/Information
Items from Staff
Councilmember Weissman discussed an article on fracking in the
Los Angeles Times newspaper; the Culver City and Baldwin Hills
Oil Fields; the PXP litigation; and he requested that the City
Manager encourage the Governor to come to Culver City.
Mayor O’Leary discussed costs for a proper burial for a
homeless man who passed away several years ago and requested
that the City Council pay for it out of discretionary funds.
Councilmember Weissman indicated willingness to contribute his
own money toward the cause but he did not feel it should be a
City expense. 4
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Adjourn in Memory
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS
ADJOURNED THAT IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF VERNE LARSEN,
LONG-TIME CULVER CITY RESIDENT AND BUSINESS OWNER.
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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:
Maxine Amondo, representing STAR Education, invited
everyone to attend the STAR EcoStation “Children’s Earth
Day” celebration on April 22, 2012; and noted their many
other public events during the year.
Jill Thomsen, Parks and Recreation Department, announced
“National Volunteer Week” on April 15 – 22, 2012; and the
“Third Annual Day at the Movies” at Pacific Theatres in
Culver City; also discussed the Culver City RSVP program.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Joint Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS JC-1 AND JC-2.
Item JC-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA ITEM: (1)
Approval of a Loan Agreement By and Between the City of
Culver City and the Successor Agency to the Culver City
Redevelopment Agency; and (2) Approval of Related Budget
Amendments.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A LOAN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CULVER CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; AND,
2. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT INCREASING THE TRANSFER OUT
IN FUND 485 (48599900.952558) BY $3,000,000; AND
3. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT INCREASING THE TRANSFER OUT
IN FUND 488 (48899900.952588) BY $800,000; AND A BUDGET
AMENDMENT REQUIRES 4 AFFIRMATIVE VOTES.
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY SPECIAL COUNSEL 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 JC-2
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CULVER CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA ITEM: (1) City Council Adoption
of a Resolution Approving the Execution of a Cooperative
Agreement for Advance and Reimbursement of Administrative,
Overhead, and Other Expenses by and Between the City and
the Successor Agency, and (2) Successor Agency Board
Adoption of a Resolution Approving Proposed Administrative
Budgets and Approving the Execution of a Cooperative
Agreement for Advance and Reimbursement of Administrative,
Overhead, and Other Expenses by and Between the City and
the Successor Agency and Taking Certain Other Actions.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R028
APPROVING THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR ADVANCE AND
REIMBURSEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE, OVERHEAD, AND OTHER
EXPENSES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, AND C-3 THROUGH C-8.
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 27, 2012 AS SUBMITTED.
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Item C-3
Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and
Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for the
Construction of Sewer Main Lining Rehabilitation Project
(Phase III), P-906 and Lining of Abandoned Force Main on
Braddock Drive Project, P-939.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FINAL PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE
INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER MAIN LINING
REHABILITATION PROJECT (PHASE III), P-906 & LINING OF
ABANDONED 10" FORCE MAIN ON BRADDOCK DR., P-939.
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Item C-4
(1) Rejection of the Bid Submitted by Mode Engineering as
Non-Responsive; and (2) Award of a Construction Contract to
J.D.C. Inc. for the Ballona Creek Rain Garden Project, P-
497.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. REJECT THE BID SUBMITTED BY MODE ENGINEERING AS NON-
RESPONSIVE; AND,
2. AWARD A CONTRACT TO J.D.C. INC. FOR THE BALLONA CREEK
RAIN GARDEN PROJECT, P-497, IN THE AMOUNT OF $280,646.50,
BASED ON ITS BASE BID; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $42,000,
IF NECESSARY; 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-5
Approval of an Amendment to Extend the Existing Professional
Services Agreement with Imagery Video Productions to Provide
Video Operations Services to Broadcast and Videotape Meetings
of the City Council, and City Commissions, and Special
Meetings or Events, for an Additional Three-Year Term and an
Optional Two-Year Extension.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CULVER CITY AND IMAGERY VIDEO
PRODUCTIONS TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT UNTIL JUNE 30,
2015, WITH AN OPTIONAL TWO-YEAR EXTENSION, AT THE RATE OF $200
FOR THREE HOURS AND $40 PER HOUR THEREAFTER, FOR A MAXIMUM
AMOUNT OF $25,000 ANNUALLY; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-6
FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT - Adoption of Budget
Amendments Re-Appropriating Bond Funds.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS APPROPRIATING BOND FUNDS AS
FOLLOWS:
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION BUDGET TOTAL ADJUSTED
UNIT INCREASE/(DECREASE) BUDGET
48692720 EXPO AERIAL STATION (1,017,756) 0
48692800 SEISMIC REHAB (500,000) 0
48693900 PARCEL B 2,550,000 2,550,000
48792900 PARCEL B 1,000,000 1,000,000
48893900 PARCEL B 425,000 425,000
48792610 WASHINGTON/CENTINELA (1,045,000) 7,255,000
48793500 PUBLIC WORKS STREET (500,000) 978,454
IMPROVEMENTS
48892620 WASHINGTON/NATIONAL 2,260,000 2,260,000
48892695 WASHINGTON BLVD AIP 1,501,500 1,501,500
48894130 HAYDEN TRACT (2,850,000) 5,650,000
PARKING STRUCTURE
48695100 PARKING PARTICIPATION (300,000) 0
48795100 PARKING PARTICIPATION 200,000 200,000
48895100 PARKING PARTICIPATION 100,000 100,000
48994110 HAYDEN TRACT SPUR MOU 136,500 1,186,500
A CITY BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRES A 4/5THS VOTE.
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Item C-7
Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to
Submit a Grant Application through the California Department
of Transportation’s Bicycle Transportation Account Grant
Program to Fund Bicycle Parking.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R030
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION
THROUGH THE BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT FOR BICYCLE
PARKING. 10
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Item C-8
Award of a Contract to FS Construction Company as the
Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, for the
Construction of Robertson Boulevard Pedestrian/Transit
Connection Improvements Project, P-943.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AWARD A CONTRACT TO FS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AS THE
LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR THE ROBERTSON
BOULEVARD PEDESTRIAN/TRANSIT CONNECTION IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, P-943, IN THE AMOUNT OF $205,209, BASED ON ITS
BASE BID; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $17,275,
IF NECESSARY; 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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The following Consent Calendar item was discussed and voted on
separately:
Item C-2
Adoption of a Resolution Directing the Chief of Police to
Suspend until July 10, 2012 (1) the Enforcement of Extended
Hours of Operation for the Metered Parking in the Culver
City Downtown Areas and (2) the Filling of Two Parking
Enforcement Officers and Two Community Services Officers.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding combining the rollback of hours with foregoing
the two new parking enforcement officers; the multiple
parking zones; meter enforcement; the workload; loss of
revenue implications; other meters and zones; taking a
chance to stop and reassess; dividing the item; improving
efficiency and enforcement. 11
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Item C-2
(continued)
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed the parking study; restaurant owner
concerns; the candidates forum; the Top 20 Most Walkable
Cities in America; the politics of parking; enforcement
issues; a survey of expired meters; the goal of the policy
to create turnover; concerns of the neighborhood; and
concern with special favors.
Elena Sweda Neff expressed support for the rollback of the
hours of operation for parking meters; she noted that she
would like to see better enforcement; and she felt that
downtown meters should be treated the same as meters
everywhere else in the City.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding support for delaying the extension of metered
hours pending an evaluation but going forward with the
hiring of two parking enforcement officers; conducting an
analysis in the interim; communicating that hours and days
of enforcement would revert back to the original times;
sign replacement; clarification that parking meters are
intended to promote parking turnover; different types of
parking; convenience; pricing; employee parking; the two-
hour parking limit; the goal of 85% occupancy for on-street
parking; Sunday parking patterns; and a note to
restaurateurs to encourage employees not to park on the
street or in the neighborhoods.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R029 DIRECTING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO
SUSPEND UNTIL JULY 10, 2012 ENFORCEMENT OF EXTENDED HOURS
OF OPERATION FOR METERED PARKING FROM 6:00 PM TO 11:00 PM
AND ALL DAY ON SUNDAYS.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Tentative Tract Map to
Subdivide the Property at 11957 Washington Boulevard into 31
Airspace Units for the Development of a 3-Story Mixed-Use
Development (Retail and Residential.)
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING OF PUBLIC NOTICE.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
OPENED.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE
CLOSED.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R031 APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, TTM P-
2011163 (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 71799) TO SUBDIVIDE THE
PROPERTY INTO 30 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM AIRSPACE UNITS AND ONE
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL CONDOMINIUM AIRSPACE UNIT, SUBJECT TO THE
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONTAINED IN THE RESOLUTION.
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Action Items
Item A-1
Consideration of an Amendment to the Commitment Letter with
Regency Centers Acquisition LLC for the Sale and Redevelopment
of City Owned Property at the Northerly Corners of the
Washington Boulevard and Centinela Avenue Intersection.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMITMENT LETTER WITH REGENCY
CENTERS ACQUISITION, LLC EXTENDING THE DUE DILIGENCE PERIOD
FROM 45 DAYS TO 105 DAYS; AND
2. AUTHORIZE CITY SPECIAL COUNSEL/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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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor O’Leary invited public participation.
There was no response.
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April 2, 2012
Items from the City Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Cooper:
• Expressed gratitude to Councilmember Armenta for his
service to the City.
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Items Presented by Mayor O’Leary:
• Presented a poster from the 1958 City Council election and
donated it to the Historical Society.
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April 2, 2012
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 7:54 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Verne Larsen,
long-time Culver City resident and business owner, to a
meeting to be held on April 23, 2012.
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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
ANDREW N. WEISSMAN
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California