THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
January 23, 2012
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
4:00 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 4:00
p.m.
Present: Micheal 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 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 3578, 3600 Hayden Avenue, 8432, 8454, 8476, 8500 Stellar
Drive, 3623 Eastham and 8439 Warner Drive
Agency Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager/Executive
Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director/
Community Development Director; Todd Tipton, Deputy
Community Development Director/Redevelopment Administrator
Other Parties Negotiators: Hayden Tract Owner's Association
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 January 23, 2012
Closed Session
(continued)
CS-2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 12337-12423 Washington Boulevard, 4061-4069 Centinela
Avenue and 4064 Colonia Avenue
Agency Negotiators: John M. Nachbar, City Manager/Executive
Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development
Director/Assistant Executive Director; and Murray Kane, City
Special Counsel/Agency General Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Lab Holding LLC; Red Barn Company
in partnership with Regency Centers
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 Real Property Negotiators
Re: 9814 Washington Boulevard
Agency Negotiators: John M. Nachbar, City Manager/Executive
Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director/
Assistant Executive Director; Todd Tipton, Redevelopment
Administrator; and Murray Kane, City Special Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: The Jazz Bakery
Under Negotiation: Both Price and Terms, including use
restrictions, development obligations, and other monetary
related considerations
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CS-4 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 8600 Hayden Place and 8550 Higuera Street
Agency Negotiator: John M. Nachbar, City Manager/Executive
Director, Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director/
Assistant Executive Director; Todd Tipton, Deputy Community
Development Director/Redevelopment Administrator; and
Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel/City Special Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Hackman Capital
Under Negotiation: Both Price and Terms of Payment,
including use restrictions, development obligations and
other monetary considerations.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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Closed Session
(continued)
CS-5 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 9300 Culver Boulevard
City/Agency Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager/
Executive Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive
Director/Community Development Director; Todd Tipton, Deputy
Community Development Director/Redevelopment Administrator
Other Parties Negotiators: Combined Properties Inc./Hudson
Pacific Properties Inc.
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-6 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 4044-4068 Globe Avenue
Agency Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager/Executive
Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director/
Asst. Executive Director, and Murray Kane, City Special
Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Habitat for Humanity of Greater
Los Angeles
Under Negotiation: Both Terms and Price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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Recess
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:00 p.m.
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Reconvene
The City Council reconvened its meeting at 7:04 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.
3 January 23, 2012
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar, City Manager, and
the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Leroy Warren.
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Presentations
Item P-1
Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to the
Participants in the Language Exchange Program
Sandy Levin provided background on the program.
The City Council presented the certificates to the
students.
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Community Announcements by City Council Members/Information
Items from Staff
Mayor O'Leary reported having a beer with President Barack
°barna at the White House during the Conference of Mayors and he
distributed White House napkins to his fellow Councilmembers.
Councilmember Cooper expressed get-well wishes to former Mayor
and Councilmember Ed Wolkowitz.
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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:
Leroy Warren extended an invitation to the 5O
celebration of the Culver City Church of God on April 15,
2012.
4 January 23, 2012
Public Comment
(continued)
Jim Shanman discussed the National Bike Summit in March in
Washington D.C. to consider the state of bicycling in the
country; cuts to funding; safe routes to school; Culver
City representation; the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master
Plan; and he requested the City Council to co-sponsor his
visit to Washington D.C.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding the process to handle the request and a
suggestion that Mr. Shanman write a letter for City Council
distribution and consideration.
Gary Silbiger announced Culver City Progress, the new blog
he started with his son, Karlo Silbiger; he discussed
contributors; recent topics covered; and he encouraged
everyone to visit the site.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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5 January 23, 2012
Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC -1
(1) City Council and Agency Board Consideration and (2)
City Council Approval of a Seventh Implementation Agreement
with Axis MUndi RE II, LLC, for Development of the Baldwin
Site (12803-23 West Washington Boulevard).
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A SEVENTH IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH AXIS MUNDI
RE II, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BALDWIN SITE (12803-23
WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD); AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY SPECIAL COUNSEL 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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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-5 AND C-8.
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR
MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2011 AS SUBMITTED.
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Item C-2
Cash Disbursements
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR
DECEMBER 31, 2011 - JANUARY 13, 2012.
6 January 23, 2012
Item C-3
Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Vacate a Portion
of Ocean Drive from the East Side of Overland Avenue
Extending Approximately 110 Feet East to its Easterly
Terminus and Setting the Matter for Public Hearing.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO.
2012-R004 TO VACATE A PORTION OF OCEAN DRIVE FROM THE EAST
SIDE OF OVERLAND AVENUE EXTENDING APPROXIMATELY 110 FEET
EAST TO ITS EASTERLY TERMINUS, AS SHOWN ON EXHIBITS "A" AND
"B", AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 5, 2012.
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Item C-4
Award of a Construction Contract to STL Landscape, Inc. as the
Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder for the Construction
of the Culver City Demonstration Rain Gardens Project, P-497.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO STL LANDSCAPE, INC., AS
THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR THE
CULVER CITY RAIN GARDENS PROJECT, P-497, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$344,216, BASED ON ITS BASE BID; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $36,422,
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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7 January 23, 2012
Item C-5
Approval of the Submission of a Grant Application through
the Proposition 84 Stormwater Grant Program for the
Construction of a Low Flow Diversion System.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION THROUGH
THE PROPOSITION 84 STORMWATER GRANT PROGRAM; 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-8
Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the City's Medical
Insurance Contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and
Hospital Care Act for Safety Plan Members in the Police
Management Group, Fire Management Group, and Firefighters
Group, and Rescinding Resolution No's 2006- R079, 2006-R080,
and 2007-R048.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R008 ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S
CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND
HOSPITAL CARE ACT FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE CULVER CITY
POLICE MANAGEMENT GROUP, AND RESCIND RESOLUTION #2007-R048;
AND
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R006 ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S
CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND
HOSPITAL CARE ACT FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE CULVER CITY
FIRE MANAGEMENT GROUP, AND RESCIND RESOLUTION #2006-R079;
AND
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Item C-8
(continued)
3. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R007 ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S
CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND
HOSPITAL CARE ACT FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE CULVER CITY
FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION LOCAL 1927, AFL- CIO, AND RESCIND
RESOLUTION #2006-R080.
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The following Consent Calendar Items were discussed and voted
on separately:
Item C-.6
(1) Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Culver City
Municipal Code to Add a New Chapter 15.13 Relating to Mobile
Home Park Resident Protection; and (2) Adoption of a
Resolution Establishing the Fees for Processing a Relocation
Impact Report Application.
Mayor O'Leary invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Frank Campagna, Grand View Mobile Home Park Association,
discussed the amount of notice given for eviction and
closure of the park; tenants in the park; a request for 18
months notice; the Relocation Impact Report; concern with
potential payment delays; and appreciation to the City
Council for their efforts.
Councilmember Weissman discussed the length of time taken
on the ordinance; opportunity for evaluation of impacts or
deficiencies; concerns; and the need to move forward.
9 January 23, 2012
Item C-6
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2011-010 AMENDING THE CULVER CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 15.13 RELATING TO
MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENT PROTECTION; AND
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R005 ESTABLISHING THE FEES FOR
PROCESSING A RELOCATION IMPACT REPORT APPLICATION.
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Item C-7
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with NBS for
Special Tax Consulting Services Related to the Development
of a Community Facilities District for the Washington/
National Transit Oriented District.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Bill Feldman, Venice Pacific Investments, discussed
community-wide improvements; the demise of redevelopment;
and a suggestion to form an economic development
department.
Derrick Jones, The Legato Companies, discussed their
redevelopment project in the transit oriented district;
expressed support for the creation of a community
facilities district; the consultant; the dissolution of the
redevelopment agency; the proactive role of the City in
redevelopment; affordable housing and support for award of
the contract.
Councilmember Weissman discussed the time, money and energy
invested on the TOD site and control of the
Washington/National site.
10 January 23, 2012
Item C-7
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NBS FOR
SPECIAL TAX CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FOR THE WASHINGTON/
NATIONAL TRANSIT ORIENTED DISTRICT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $48,750; 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 action was taken on this item.
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
1) PUBLIC HEARING - FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT - Waiver of
Certain Bid Requirements Relative to the West Washington AIP
Phase III and Phase IV Project, P-1499; and 2) Approval of the
Bid Documents (Plans and Specifications) for the West
Washington Area Improvement Plan, Phases III and IV.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICES AND
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICES.
11 January 23, 2012
Item PH-1
(continued)
Elaine Warner, Senior Management Analyst provided a summary
of the material of record.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE
PUBLIC HEARING.
Mayor O'Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
I. WAIVE CERTAIN BID REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WASHINGTON AIP PHASE
III AND PHASE IV PROJECT, P-1499 RELATIVE TO: (A) THE CITY
COUNCIL'S APPROVAL OF BID SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS SUBSEQUENT
TO SOLICITATION OF BIDS; (B) A SHORTENED PERIOD FOR THE REVIEW
OF SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS PRIOR TO BID SUBMITTAL FROM 10
DAYS TO 9 DAYS; AND (C) AUTHORIZATION TO THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH THE BIDDERS OR OTHER POTENTIAL
CONTRACTORS IN THE EVENT NO BIDS ARE SUBMITTED OR THE CITY
MANAGER DETERMINES THE BIDS SUBMITTED TO BE INSUFFICIENT
[WAIVER OF BID REQUIREMENTS REQUIRES A FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE]; AND
2. APPROVE THE BID DOCUMENTS FOR THE WEST WASHINGTON AREA
IMPROVEMENT PLAN, PHASE III AND PHASE IV PROJECT, P-1499.
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12 January 23, 2012
Item PH-2
(1) Consideration of the Community Development Block Grant
Fund Allocation for Fiscal Year 2012/2013; (2) Adoption of
a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of the Application for
Funding; and (3) Approval of a Reimbursable Contract with
the County of Los Angeles Concerning Culver City's
Allocation.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICES AND
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICES.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE
PUBLIC HEARING.
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 CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING.
Councilmember Cooper received clarification regarding the
original loan amount and the current loan balance.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR THE PROPOSED FY 2012/2013 CDBG
PROJECTS;
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R009 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
THE FY 2012/2013 APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE CDBG
PROGRAM, INCLUDING ALL CERTIFICATIONS;
3.
DESIGNATE THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CITY OFFICIAL
TO EXECUTE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE CDBG
PROGRAM, INCLUDING MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS TO PROJECT FUNDING
TO ADDRESS THE ACTUAL FY 2012/2013 CDBG ALLOCATION;
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Item PH-2
(continued)
4. APPROVE THE CDBG REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES CONCERNING CULVER CITY'S FY 2012/2013 CDBG
ALLOCATION;
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.
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Item PH-3
Approval of the Use of Monies for Front Line Police Services
as a Result of a Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund
(SLESF) Grant Under the Citizen's Option for Public Safety
(COPS) Program, Including Continued Funding of a Property
Technician Position (Non-Sworn) in the Property and Forensic
Unit and Creation of an Overtime-Funded Officer Task Force to
Address Community Crime Prevention.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICES AND
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICES.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN
THE PUBLIC HEARING.
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 CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING.
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Item PH-3
(continued)
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONTINUED USE OF SLESF PROGRAM GRANT MONIES TO FUND ONE
PROPERTY TECHNICIAN POSITION AND, WITH ANY REMAINING GRANT
MONIES, AN OVERTIME-FUNDED TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY
CRIME PREVENTION.
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Joint Action Items
Item J-1
1) Consideration of Parking Fee Increases for Downtown
Public Parking Facilities, Downtown On-Street Parking Meter
Rate Increases and Other Changes to On-Street Parking
Operations Pursuant to the Walker Parking Downtown Parking
Study; and 2) Adoption of Related Resolutions.
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding goals of the planned policy changes; improving
efficiency and the customer experience; the economics of
downtown; phasing in implementation measures; modifying
parking behavior; the ability to evaluate specific
elements; and concern with moving too quickly.
Mayor O'Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Brad Hodge expressed concern with impacts on residents;
overflow parking and employee parking from businesses on
residential streets; inconsistency with parking limits; the
opening of the Expo line; requested more uniform restrictions
in the neighborhood; and preferential parking districts.
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Item J-1
(continued)
Gabe Garcia, Traffic Engineer, discussed the street Mr. Hodge
lives on, noting that it is already part of a preferential
parking district but requires signs.
Nydia Loya echoed the concerns of the previous speaker; noted
that she was part of the Linwood Howe residential parking
district; she discussed having to compete for parking; the
difficulty of parking for guests; exacerbation of the issue by
the new residential units; and the solution to restrict parking
to residents only.
Gabe Garcia, Traffic Engineer, discussed the Linwood Howe
residential parking district; restrictions to residential
parking; and the need for a petition from residents to activate
the district.
Cary Anderson discussed a UCLA professor who allegedly created
the theories that the Walker Parking Study is based on; the
residential parking district; hidden fees for permit parking;
signage; hours for restricted parking; and parking meters.
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Culver City Downtown Neighborhood
Association, discussed institutional memory and kept promises;
free parking after the Town Plaza Expansion; length of free
parking; increases to employee parking rates; communication;
the objective to get people, into the Ince parking structure;
financial incentives; real time signage; communicating to
drivers not to come into the neighborhood; difficulties
scheduling a meeting with Mr. Garcia; and she requested
postponing the item until the residents have a chance to
understand it more clearly.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
real time signage; turnover parking in the downtown area; the
inability to prevent drivers from entering the neighborhood;
signage regarding permit parking; the community meeting;
incentive to park in the Ince lot; convenience; accessibility;
Sunday enforcement; the number of times the item has come
before the City Council; whether to eliminate two free hours of
parking; monitoring and adjustments; decisions made on an
ongoing basis; motives and reputation of Walker Parking
consultants; and whether current rates are below market.
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Item J-1
(continued)
Further discussion ensued regarding the structural deficit;
cost of the Walker Parking study; the importance of
simultaneous action on permit parking, enforcement, and rate
changes; recognizing the unique nature of the downtown area;
the importance of moving forward; increasing parking meter
rates; the length of time for free parking; advertising the
rate changes; enforcement; evaluating the changes; additional
changes suggested by the consultants; implementing changes
incrementally; the ability to reverse actions if they prove
problematic; the study as a true reflection of the City's
parking situation; preventing the movement of parking into
neighborhoods; revenue generation; new parking enforcement
technologies; support for one-hour free parking at all
structures; revisions to the original recommendation; revenue
projection; turn over at different locations; usage patterns;
and validation systems.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R010 IMPLEMENTING FEE CHANGES TO
PUBLIC PARKING FACILITIES IN THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL ZONE:
A. AT THE WATSEKA AND CARDIFF PARKING STRUCTURES, ELIMINATE
THE TWO HOURS FREE PARKING PERIOD AND INSTITUTE A $1.00 PER
HOUR FEE UP TO THE CURRENT $8.00 PER DAY MAXIMUM;
B. AT THE INCE PARKING STRUCTURE, ELIMINATE THE TWO HOURS FREE
PARKING PERIOD AND INSTITUTE A ONE-HOUR FREE PARKING AND $0.50
PER HOUR FEE THEREAFTER, UP TO THE CURRENT $8.00 PER DAY
MAXIMUM;
C. ELIMINATE "ADDITIONAL TWO-HOUR FREE" PARKING WITH A PACIFIC
12 THEATER VALIDATION AND SUBSTITUTE WITH A MAXIMUM CHARGE OF
$2.50; AND
D. AT THE CANFIELD PARKING LOT, AND THE CARDIFF AND WATSEKA
PARKING STRUCTURES, INCREASE THE MONTHLY EMPLOYEE PARKING RATE
BY $10.00; AND
17 January 23, 2012
Item J-1
(continued)
2. AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO TWO FREE RESIDENTIAL
PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMITS TO THE LINWOOD HOWE RESIDENTIAL
PARKING DISTRICT, CONSISTENT WITH THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR THE TOWN PLAZA DEVELOPMENT.
Councilmember Armenta moved to authorize parking fee increases
for the Canfield Parking Lot, and the Ince and Watseka Parking
Structures. Mayor O'Leary seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
the one-hour of free parking provided; jurisdiction over the
Cardiff Parking structure; confusion with the numerous
agendas; whether to reconsider the previous motion; financial
impacts; concern with an impasse; and postponing the item to
provide time for a fiscal analysis.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
RECONSIDER THE PREVIOUS MOTION PASSED REGARDING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF FEE CHANGES.
Staff agreed to return on February 6, 2012 with additional
fiscal analysis regarding one-hour parking.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R011 REGARDING ON-STREET PARKING
METERS IN THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL ZONE:
A. EXTENDING PARKING METER ENFORCEMENT TO 11PM; AND
B. EXTENDING PARKING METER ENFORCEMENT TO INCLUDE SUNDAYS; AND
C. SETTING PARKING METER RATES AT $0.50 ABOVE HIGHEST PARKING
STRUCTURE HOURLY RATE, WHICH WOULD BE $1.50, IF THE
RECOMMENDED FEE CHANGES FOR THE STRUCTURES ARE APPROVED; AND
D. SETTING A GOAL OF 85% PEAK-PERIOD ON-STREET PARKING METER
OCCUPANCY IN DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL ZONE; AND
18 January 23, 2012
Item J-1
(continued)
2. AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO TWO FREE RESIDENTIAL
PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMITS TO THE LINWOOD HOWE RESIDENTIAL
PARKING DISTRICT, CONSISTENT WITH THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR THE TOWN PLAZA DEVELOPMENT.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, discussed
public notification, indicating that this will serve as the
public notice that the item would appear on the agenda on
February 6, 2012.
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Item J-2
(1) City Council and Parking Authority Board Consideration
and (2) City Council Direction Regarding a Parking
Enforcement Report Including Recommendations to Accommodate
the Implementation of the Walker Parking Study with a
Recommended 18-month Pilot Enforcement Program and Other
Considerations.
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Mayor O'Leary invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed contracting out parking enforcement;
practices of other cities; increasing efficiencies; costs
savings; digital chalking; enforcing two-hour meters; turn over
and occupancy.
19 January 23, 2012
Item J-2
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
information storage on permit parking users; feasibility of
transitioning new technologies at the current time; reliable
automated enforcement; databases; positioning the City to
progress to automated enforcement; implications of additional
personnel across the City; additional resources for enforcement
throughout the City; split shifts; other duties of parking
enforcement officers; reevaluation after 18 months;
clarification that parking enforcement officers are considered
civilian personnel; costs discrepancies; and technological
opportunities.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. CONSIDER A PARKING ENFORCEMENT REPORT INCLUDING
RECOMMENDATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
WALKER PARKING STUDY WITH A RECOMMENDED 18-MONTH PILOT
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS; AND
2. ADOPT AN EIGHTEEN MONTH SUPPLEMENTAL PARKING ENFORCEMENT
PILOT PROGRAM THAT WOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FUNDING
REQUIREMENTS:
• $167,480 FOR TWO FULL-TIME PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
• $126,664 FOR TWO FULL-TIME COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS,
TWO HANDHELD RADIOS, AND SIX COIN VAULTS
• $20,000 FOR FOUR HANDHELD RADIOS
• $3,900 FOR SIX COIN VAULTS
• $25,000 FOR ONE TRUCK; AND
3. DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO INCLUDE APPROPRIATE BUDGET
AMENDMENTS AS PART OF THE MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW SCHEDULED FOR
FEBRUARY, 2012.
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Item J-3
Consideration of (1) a Conceptual Proposal by Boulevard
Music to Produce a Musical Event in Lieu of the 2012 Culver
City Music Festival; and (2) a Conceptual Proposal for the
City to Produce a 2012 Summer Concert and (3) Direct the
City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
Susan Obrow, Performing Arts and Special Events Coordinator,
introduced the item.
Mayor O'Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Karlo Silbiger discussed community fundraising and how Santa
Monica handles their concerts; he suggested that the City
Council consider some level of support for the festival; he
expressed support for maintaining the current date and
location; he discussed Sacramento; priorities; essential
services; and cuts rather than elimination.
Ronnie Jayne pointed out that it was not an all or nothing
proposition; she discussed bringing some music to the City;
partial City funding; individual donations; a concert to fund
the next year; details for Gary Mandell's proposition; waived
fees; City purview; and what kind of concerts would be put on.
Gary Silbiger discussed saving the concerts rather than getting
rid of them; he suggested forming a committee to look for money
to fund arts, music and culture in the City; and he discussed
the Tea Party.
Cary Anderson discussed the unofficial moratorium on parking
enforcement in the neighborhood during the concert series;
expressed disappointment that the City was keeping with the
same old system; suggested that the City discontinue special
treatment; and he felt that true enforcement would result in
enough revenue to fund the concerts.
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Item J-3
(continued)
Meghan Sahli-Wells expressed support for finding a way to fund
the series; discussed City support in the amount of $5,000; a
suggestion to have five concerts in August; sponsorships; the
role of the Cultural Affairs Foundation; the ability to accept
individual donations; partner organizations; regional support
for the series; pledges; and working together to save the
series.
Gary Mandell, Boulevard Music suggested expanding his Boulevard
Music Festival; offered his services for free; discussed
sponsors that he has brought forward; expanding sponsors; and
City funding and sponsorship.
Michelle Bernardin, Cultural Affairs Commissioner acknowledged
the difficult redevelopment issue; discussed the agreement to
allow the use of the City Hall courtyard; and suggested opening
up the process to an RFP.
Alice Prasad, Associate Analyst, read a written comment
submitted by:
Marla Koosed
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
accommodating a true community event; timing; the ad hoc Music
Festival subcommittee; General Fund support versus community
support; opportunities to maintain the summer music festival;
the City's financial position; community outreach; and
contributions.
At this time, Gary Mandell, Boulevard Music, responded to
questions from Councilmember Cooper regarding the type of music
for the potential four-condert series; conversations with
artists about accepting a reduced fee; time necessary for
booking; sufficient time to find sponsorships; and the
importance of keeping the music series intact.
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Item J-3
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
money appropriated in the Redevelopment Agency fund for
concerts; recommendations regarding funding and funding
alternatives; impacts of legislative actions; clarification
that as of February 1, 2012, funding will no longer be
available; clarification that Mr. Mandell's proposal does not
require funding other than the use of the courtyard and minimal
in-kind services; and the General Fund and budget amendments.
Discussion continued between the City Council, staff and Gary
Mandell regarding seed money to get the program started; costs
associated with mounting the music festival; a suggestion to
steam clean the City Hall courtyard at the end of the series
rather than after each concert; subcommittee planning for next
season; sponsorships for the future; working to ensure this
season continues; current sponsorships; the City Council
discretionary fund; fiscal responsibility; clarification that
Boulevard Music could act as a larger sponsor this year; the
importance of in-kind services; making use of volunteers to
save money; clarification that with the proposed scenario, Mr.
Mandell would assume more creative control; the donated stage;
after concert clean-up; past sponsorship funds; measuring the
success of the concert series; matching funds; next steps in
the process; a request for help from Congresswoman Karen Bass;
how far funding can go; the amount necessary to put on each
concert; and a request that the City's name be incorporated
into the name of the festival.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. CONSIDER THE CONCEPTUAL PROPOSAL MADE BY MR. GARY MANDELL
TO PRODUCE AN ALTERNATIVE MUSICAL EVENT IN PLACE OF THE CULVER
CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR 2012; AND
2. IN THE CASE THE CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTS THE CONCEPT, DIRECT
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO FORMAL DISCUSSION WITH MR.
MANDELL TO DEVELOP A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR
CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN FEBRUARY, 2012.
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23 January 23, 2012
Action Items
Item A-1
Receipt and Filing of the Information Related to the City's
Intention to Provide Additional Service Credit for Local
Miscellaneous Members of the California Public Employees
Retirement System.
John Nachbar, City Manager, discussed unknown financial
impacts; the pressing need to reduce the size of the
organization; reorganization and the motivation behind the
early retirement incentive.
Serena Wright, Human Resources Director, provided a summary of
the material of record.
Mayor O'Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
the age of employees qualifying for early retirement; the
structural deficit; an estimate of how many employees might
accept the early retirement incentive; the human implications
of the elimination of redevelopment; concern with potential
service reductions; what happens on February 1, 2012; Assembly
Bill 26; a core Redevelopment staff for a period of time to
wind down the Redevelopment Agency; available funds for Housing
staff; economic development efforts; staff allocation and
vacancies.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE
AND FILE THE REPORT.
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Item A-2
Consideration of City Sponsorship of the Westdoc Conference
and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Related thereto.
Mayor O'Leary invited public comment.
No speakers came forward.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER COOPER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. DETERMINE THAT THE CRITERIA IN CITY COUNCIL POLICY
STATEMENT 2008-01 HAVE BEEN MET AND DESIGNATE THE WESTDOC
CONFERENCE 2012 AS A CITY SPONSORED EVENT CONTINGENT UPON THE
CULVER HOTEL, THE PACIFIC THEATERS, AND OTHER EVENT SPONSORS
AGREEING TO IDENTIFY THE CITY IN THEIR PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
AND DOCUMENTS AS A SPONSOR OF THE EVENT AND APPROVE A MOO
RELATED THERETO; 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 A-3
Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Citywide Valet Parking
Program and Related Procedures, Regulations and Fees and
Rescinding Resolution No. 2009-R052.
Mayor O'Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
Gabe Garcia, Traffic Engineer, provided corrections to Exhibit
B in the staff report and agreed to provide corrected copies to
the City Council.
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Item A-3
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
valet parking; options for businesses outside of the downtown
area; concern with intrusion into neighborhood parking; special
event valet parking permits; business lots; establishing where
valet parking will be located; valet parking agreements with
the City; prohibition of the public use of the right of way for
valet parking; contracting private lots to accommodate valet
parking; and temporary parking permits.
Discussion continued regarding consequences of violating
conditions; concern with enforcement; dedicated parking areas;
initiation of this item as a result of a request from one
restaurant; City Council consideration on a case by case basis;
compliance with conditions of approval; doing a test run;
issues with art gallery showings; copies of fully*executed
agreements; application requirements; a request that the
property owner be required to notice the City if the valet
owner loses the right to park in the parking lot; appropriate
mechanisms for ongoing issues; The Corner Door Restaurant;
approval of a single project as a test; and re-evaluation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Todd Jerry, The Corner Door, discussed their work with the City
on the restaurant; reducing the amount of parking into the
neighborhood; and the absence of a City-wide valet program.
Steven Rose, Culver City Chamber of Commerce, felt that a City-
wide program would alleviate issues in the neighborhoods.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding
existing businesses; concern with using the downtown template
for the rest of the City; testing new businesses with regard to
valet parking; criteria for valet programs; and a question as
to the urgency of the matter.
Mayor O'Leary proposed a motion to enact the new ordinance for
existing restaurants with new restaurants to be considered on a
case by case basis. Councilmember Cooper expressed support for
the motion.
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Item A-3
(continued)
Further discussion ensued regarding clarification that the item
before the City Council is a resolution; the definition of an
existing restaurant; the reason for differentiating between
existing restaurants and new restaurants; and the need for
valet programs for existing restaurants in the City.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
THE REQUEST OF THE CORNER DOOR RESTAURANT FOR THE VALET SERVICE
PROGRAM SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THE
STAFF REPORT.
Mayor O'Leary moved to proceed with the resolution for existing
restaurants only. The motion died for lack of a second.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
COOPER, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R012
ESTABLISHING CITYWIDE VALET PARKING PROGRAM PROCEDURES AND
REGULATIONS AND PROGRAM FEES SUBJECT TO AGREED UPON
CORRECTIONS AND CHANGES.
AYES:
Councilmembers Cooper, Weissman, O'Leary
NOES:
Counciimember Armenta
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT:
None
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/ City Clerk, received
clarification that the City Council agreed that applications
can have a draft agreement but before the actual permit is
issued, they have to be fully executed.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor O'Leary invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Goren Eriksson, Culver City Chamber of Commerce, discussed
their efforts on SB 659 and he extended an invitation to
attend a breakfast meeting on February 2, 2012 at Courtyard
by Marriott to discuss issues.
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Items from the City Council
Items Presented by Councilmember Cooper:
• Thanked the Culver City Chamber of Commerce and State
Senator Curren Price for their efforts.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 11:23 p.m., the City
Council adjourned its meeting to a meeting to be held on
January 30, 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
MICHEAL O'LEARY
MAYOR of the City of Culver City, California
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