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Meeting Name: City Council Meeting Agenda Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 5/27/2025 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location:
REVISION #1 - Regular Meeting of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board, Culver City Parking Authority Board, Redevelopment Financing Authority Board, and Culver City Housing Authority Board
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25-1176 1CS-1. Closed Session ItemCC: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Re: Shelia Coon v. City of Culver City Case No. 22STCV20049 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)    Not available Not available
25-1177 1CS-2. Closed Session ItemCC:Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Re: Martin Luther King, Jr. County, et al., v. Scott Turner, etc., et al. Case No. 2:25-cv-00814-BJR Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)    Not available Not available
25-1178 1CS-3. Closed Session ItemCC: Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation (2 items) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)    Not available Not available
25-1205 1CS-4. Closed Session ItemCC: Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Re: Initiation of Litigation (1 item) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)    Not available Not available
25-1206 1CS-5. Closed Session ItemCC: Conference with Labor Negotiators City designated representatives: John Nachbar, City Manager; Dana Anderson, Human Resources Director; Lisa Soghor, Chief Financial Officer Employee Organizations: Culver City Employees Association; Culver City Management Group; Culver City Police Officers Association; Culver City Police Management Group; Culver City Firefighters Association; Culver City Fire Management Group Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6    Not available Not available
25-1175 1R-1.Presentation of a Proclamation Designating May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.PresentationCC - Presentation of a Proclamation Designating May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.   Not available Video Video
25-1204 1R-2.Presentation of a Proclamation Designating May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.Minute OrderCC - Presentation of a Commendation to Troop 15 in Celebration and Founding of the First All-Female Troop within Scouting America in Culver City.   Not available Video Video
25-1173 1C-1. Minute OrderCC:HA:SA - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of Cash Disbursements for May 3, 2025 - May 16, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-1174 1C-2.Approval of MinutesMinute OrderCC:HA:SA:PA - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on May 12, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-562 1C-3.Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for the Ivy Station Roof Repair Project, PF-029Minute OrderCC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for the Ivy Substation Roof Repair Project, PF-029.   Not available Not available
25-949 1C-4. Minute OrderCC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a City-Initiated Municipal Code Amendment (P2024-0237-ZCA) Replacing the Current Subdivision Ordinance in its Entirety and Amending Portions of the Zoning Code (Project).   Not available Not available
25-949 1C-4. Minute OrderCC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a City-Initiated Municipal Code Amendment (P2024-0237-ZCA) Replacing the Current Subdivision Ordinance in its Entirety and Amending Portions of the Zoning Code (Project).   Not available Video Video
25-1013 1C-5.Approval of a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Compliance Consultant Services in an Annual Amount Not-to-Exceed $125,000Minute OrderCC - CONSENT ITEM - (1) Approval of a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Compliance Consultant Services in an Annual Amount Not-to-Exceed $125,000; and (2) Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Two Additional One-Year Terms in an Additional Annual Amount Not-to-Exceed $125,000.   Not available Not available
25-1020 1C-6.Approval of a Three-Year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Downtown Business Association (DBA) for General Maintenance Services in Downtown Culver City (Downtown) in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $152,000 Annually for the Period of July 1, 2025 throughMinute OrderCC - CONSENT ITEM - Approval of a Three-Year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Downtown Business Association (DBA) for General Maintenance Services in Downtown Culver City (Downtown) in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $152,000 Annually for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.   Not available Not available
25-1055 1C-7.Approval of a Two-Year Professional Services Agreement with Montrose Environmental Solutions, Inc.CWE for Industrial General Permit (IGP) Stormwater Compliance Consultant Services in an Annual Amount Not-to-Exceed $7560,000Minute OrderCC - CONSENT ITEM - (1) Approval of a Two-Year Professional Services Agreement with CWE for Industrial General Permit (IGP) Stormwater Compliance Consultant Services in an Annual Amount Not-to-Exceed $75,000; and (2) Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Two Additional One-Year Terms in an Additional Annual Amount Not-to-Exceed $75,000.   Not available Not available
25-1084 1C-8.CC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of Ordinance Approving City-Initiated Annual Zoning Code Amendment (P2025-0023-ZCA) Amending Various Sections of Zoning Code for Clarifications, Corrections, and Updates, and Exemption from CEQAOrdinanceCC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of an Ordinance Approving City-Initiated Annual Zoning Code Amendment (P2025-0023-ZCA) Amending Various Sections of Title 17: Zoning Code of the Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) for Clarifications, Corrections, and Updates, and Exemption from CEQA.   Not available Not available
25-1109 1C-9.Aquatic Staff Management ContractMinute OrderCC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Approval of a One-Year Agreement with USA Pools of California a Division of USA Management for Pool Staffing Services in the Amount of $671,940; and (2) Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Amendments to Such Agreement up to an Additional Amount Not-to-Exceed $67,194 (10% of the Base Agreement Amount).   Not available Video Video
25-1110 1C-10. Minute OrderCC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of a Five-Year General Services Agreement with Clever Devices, Ltd. for Hardware Warranty, Software Maintenance, and Database Services for the SmartBus System in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $1,418,682 ($1,289,711 Base plus $128,971 Contingency).   Not available Not available
25-1113 1C-11.Approve GameTime: Replacement BleachersMinute OrderCC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of a Purchase Order with GameTime C/O Great Western Recreation for Replacement Bleachers throughout the City’s Parks in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $165,751.27.   Not available Not available
25-1115 1C-12.Approve Purchase LED Mobile ScreenMinute OrderCC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Waiver of Formal Bidding Pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.075.F.3; and (2) Approval of a Purchase Order with Insane Impact for an LED Screen Trailer and Mobile Display in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $113,123.   Not available Not available
25-1123 1C-13.Approval of a Purchase Order with Mar-Co Equipment Company, Authorized Extension of Sourcewell, for the Purchase of a PowerBoss Nautilus-E Industrial Electric Scrubber Vehicle in an Amount of $89,428; (2) Authorization for the Director of Public Works toMinute OrderCC - CONSENT ITEM - (1) Approval of a Purchase Order with National Auto Fleet Group, Authorized Extension of Sourcewell, for the Purchase of a PowerBoss Nautilus-E Industrial Electric Scrubber Vehicle in an Amount of $95,399; (2) Authorization to the Purchasing Officer to Approve Change Orders to the Purchase Order in an Additional Amount of $10,000 Resulting in a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $105,399; and (3) FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT: Approval of a Related Budget Amendment Appropriating $105,399 from Refuse Fund Balance.   Not available Not available
25-1140 1C-14.Approval of an Amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement with SWA Group for Engineering Design Services for Ballona Creek Path Sustainability, Safety, and Accessibility Improvement Project, PS-0018, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $24,588.00Minute OrderCC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services Agreement with SWA Group for Engineering Design Services for Ballona Creek Path Sustainability, Safety, and Accessibility Improvement Project, PS-018, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $24,588; and (2) Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Amendment(s) to the Agreement in an Additional Amount Not-to-Exceed $50,000 for Unanticipated Costs.   Not available Not available
25-917 1PH-1.CC- PUBLIC HEARING: A Frame for a Tree_Washington National GatewayPublic HearingCC - PUBLIC HEARING: (1) FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT: Waiver of Formal Bid Procedures and Award of a Construction Contract to Ennis Steel in the Amount of $1,103,884 for the Fabrication and Installation of the Charles Gaines Studio Artwork "A Frame for a Tree" and Associated Site Improvements (Project); (2) Authorization to the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve the Final Terms of the Contract with Ennis Steel; (3) Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Change Orders to the Ennis Steel Contract in an Aggregate Amount Not-to Exceed $110,388 to Cover Contingency Costs (10%); (4) Ratification of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the Professional Services Agreement with Dyson & Womack Increasing the Total Compensation by $33,000 and Extending the Contract Term through June 30, 2025; (5) Waiver of Competitive Bidding Procedures Pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.075.F.3 and Approval of a Sixth Amendment to the Dyson & Womack Agreement Increasing the Amount of Compensation by $252,000 for Project Management Services for Phase III of the Project and Extending the   Not available Video Video
25-1085 2PH-2.Appeal of Request for Removal of a Tree Located in the Parkway Adjacent to 4420 Keystone AvenuePublic HearingCC - PUBLIC HEARING: (1) Consideration of an Appeal of the Public Works Director’s Decision to Approve a Request for Removal of a Tree Located in the Parkway Adjacent to 4420 Keystone Avenue; and (2A) Denial of the Appeal and Adoption of a Resolution Affirming the Public Works Director’s Decision; or (2B) Granting of the Appeal and Direction to Staff to Prepare a Resolution Memorializing the Decision, with Findings, to be Adopted at a Subsequent City Council Meeting; or (2C) Other Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.   Not available Video Video
25-1112 1A-1.Introduction of an Ordinance to Ban the Sale and Use of Glue Traps Citywide.Minute OrderCC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion of the Sustainability Subcommittee’s Recommendation to Ban the Sale and Use of Glue Traps Citywide; and (2) If Desired, Direction to the City Manager to Draft an Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale and Use of Glue Traps Citywide.   Not available Video Video
25-1082 1A-2.Positions on State Housing LegislationMinute OrderCC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion and, if Desired, Recommendation of a City Council Position on SB 79 and/or AB 609 Regarding Housing Development; and (2) Direction to Distribute the City’s Position Letter(s) to State Legislators.   Not available Video Video
25-1094 1A-3.Discuss Additional Contribution to Ballona Creek Extension ProjectMinutesCC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion and Direction on Providing an Additional Contribution of $196,500 Toward the Plans, Specifications and Estimates Design of the Ballona Creek Bike Path Extension Project (Project); (2) FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT: Approval of a Budget Amendment Appropriating $240,000, and if Desired, an Additional $196,500, from the Mobility Improvement Fund; and (3) Authorization to the City Manager to Execute such Documents Needed to Implement the City Council’s Direction.   Not available Video Video
25-917 1PH-1.CC- PUBLIC HEARING: A Frame for a Tree_Washington National GatewayPublic HearingCC - PUBLIC HEARING: (1) FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT: Waiver of Formal Bid Procedures and Award of a Construction Contract to Ennis Steel in the Amount of $1,103,884 for the Fabrication and Installation of the Charles Gaines Studio Artwork "A Frame for a Tree" and Associated Site Improvements (Project); (2) Authorization to the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve the Final Terms of the Contract with Ennis Steel; (3) Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Change Orders to the Ennis Steel Contract in an Aggregate Amount Not-to Exceed $110,388 to Cover Contingency Costs (10%); (4) Ratification of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the Professional Services Agreement with Dyson & Womack Increasing the Total Compensation by $33,000 and Extending the Contract Term through June 30, 2025; (5) Waiver of Competitive Bidding Procedures Pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.075.F.3 and Approval of a Sixth Amendment to the Dyson & Womack Agreement Increasing the Amount of Compensation by $252,000 for Project Management Services for Phase III of the Project and Extending the   Not available Video Video
25-917 1PH-1.CC- PUBLIC HEARING: A Frame for a Tree_Washington National GatewayPublic HearingCC - PUBLIC HEARING: (1) FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT: Waiver of Formal Bid Procedures and Award of a Construction Contract to Ennis Steel in the Amount of $1,103,884 for the Fabrication and Installation of the Charles Gaines Studio Artwork "A Frame for a Tree" and Associated Site Improvements (Project); (2) Authorization to the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve the Final Terms of the Contract with Ennis Steel; (3) Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Change Orders to the Ennis Steel Contract in an Aggregate Amount Not-to Exceed $110,388 to Cover Contingency Costs (10%); (4) Ratification of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the Professional Services Agreement with Dyson & Womack Increasing the Total Compensation by $33,000 and Extending the Contract Term through June 30, 2025; (5) Waiver of Competitive Bidding Procedures Pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.075.F.3 and Approval of a Sixth Amendment to the Dyson & Womack Agreement Increasing the Amount of Compensation by $252,000 for Project Management Services for Phase III of the Project and Extending the   Not available Video Video
25-917 1PH-1.CC- PUBLIC HEARING: A Frame for a Tree_Washington National GatewayPublic HearingCC - PUBLIC HEARING: (1) FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT: Waiver of Formal Bid Procedures and Award of a Construction Contract to Ennis Steel in the Amount of $1,103,884 for the Fabrication and Installation of the Charles Gaines Studio Artwork "A Frame for a Tree" and Associated Site Improvements (Project); (2) Authorization to the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve the Final Terms of the Contract with Ennis Steel; (3) Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Change Orders to the Ennis Steel Contract in an Aggregate Amount Not-to Exceed $110,388 to Cover Contingency Costs (10%); (4) Ratification of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the Professional Services Agreement with Dyson & Womack Increasing the Total Compensation by $33,000 and Extending the Contract Term through June 30, 2025; (5) Waiver of Competitive Bidding Procedures Pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.075.F.3 and Approval of a Sixth Amendment to the Dyson & Womack Agreement Increasing the Amount of Compensation by $252,000 for Project Management Services for Phase III of the Project and Extending the   Not available Video Video
25-1085 2PH-2.Appeal of Request for Removal of a Tree Located in the Parkway Adjacent to 4420 Keystone AvenuePublic HearingCC - PUBLIC HEARING: (1) Consideration of an Appeal of the Public Works Director’s Decision to Approve a Request for Removal of a Tree Located in the Parkway Adjacent to 4420 Keystone Avenue; and (2A) Denial of the Appeal and Adoption of a Resolution Affirming the Public Works Director’s Decision; or (2B) Granting of the Appeal and Direction to Staff to Prepare a Resolution Memorializing the Decision, with Findings, to be Adopted at a Subsequent City Council Meeting; or (2C) Other Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.   Not available Video Video
25-1085 2PH-2.Appeal of Request for Removal of a Tree Located in the Parkway Adjacent to 4420 Keystone AvenuePublic HearingCC - PUBLIC HEARING: (1) Consideration of an Appeal of the Public Works Director’s Decision to Approve a Request for Removal of a Tree Located in the Parkway Adjacent to 4420 Keystone Avenue; and (2A) Denial of the Appeal and Adoption of a Resolution Affirming the Public Works Director’s Decision; or (2B) Granting of the Appeal and Direction to Staff to Prepare a Resolution Memorializing the Decision, with Findings, to be Adopted at a Subsequent City Council Meeting; or (2C) Other Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.   Not available Video Video
25-1082 1A-2.Positions on State Housing LegislationMinute OrderCC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion and, if Desired, Recommendation of a City Council Position on SB 79 and/or AB 609 Regarding Housing Development; and (2) Direction to Distribute the City’s Position Letter(s) to State Legislators.   Not available Video Video