1 THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,
CULVER CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD,
AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CULVER CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING OF THE November 14, 2022
CITY COUNCIL, CULVER CITY 7:00 p.m.
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CULVER CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Lee called the regular meeting of the City Council, Culver City Housing Authority Board, and Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board to order at 5:32 p.m. in the Mike Balkman Chambers at City Hall.
Present: Daniel Lee, Mayor
Göran Eriksson, Council Member
Alex Fisch, Council Member
Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, Council Member
Absent: Albert Vera, Vice Mayor
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Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, indicated that video services were not working, but the meeting could be heard.
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Closed Session
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
FISCH THAT THE CITY COUNCIL, CULVER CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION.
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2 THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
At 5:34 p.m. the City Council, Culver City Housing Authority Board, and Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board adjourned to Closed Session to consider the following Closed Session Items:
CS-1 CC - Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Re: Yes In My Back Yard, et al. v. City of Culver City, et al.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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CS-2 CC - Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation (1 Item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
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Reconvene
Mayor Lee reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 6: 48 p.m. for Recognition Presentations with four Council Members present (absent Vice Mayor Vera).
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Recognition Presentations
Item R-1
CC – Presentation of a Proclamation Designating November 13-19, 2022 as United Against Hate Week 2022
Council Member McMorrin presented a proclamation designating November 13-19, 2022 as United Against Hate Week 2022.
Alexey Steele, Artist Laurate, discussed collaboration with LA vs. Hate for his Love My Neighbor Project; noted that Culver City had the first event of United Against Hate Week at the Wende Museum on November 13; discussed the portrait of Candance Simmons; and he presented a preview of the upcoming show at Village Well.
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3 Litzy Duenas, Cal State LA Criminal Justice student, presented a speech on the LA vs. Hate Program.
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Item R-3
(Out of Sequence)
CC – Presentation of a Proclamation Designating November 26, 2022 as Small Business Saturday 2022
Council Member Fisch presented a proclamation designating November 26, 2022 as Small Business Saturday 2022.
Maria Jacobo, Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City Council for the recognition and asked everyone to shop local and support small businesses to allow the community to thrive.
Candance Simmons, Chamber of Commerce, expressed appreciation for the proclamation and asked that small businesses in the City be given a chance.
Jesse Nuñez, the new President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, noted the open door policy at Westfield, and he hoped for a great transformation in the Chamber of Commerce.
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Item R-2
CC – A Proclamation Declaring the Month of November 2022 as Movember in Culver City
Council Member Eriksson provided background on the Movember organization and presented a proclamation declaring the month of November 2022 as Movember in Culver City.
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Item R-4
CC – Presentation of a Commendation to Art Nomura in Recognition of his Volunteer Efforts for “Project Visibility”
Mayor Lee presented a commendation to Art Nomura in recognition of his volunteer efforts for “Project Visibility”.
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4 Art Nomura expressed appreciation for the recognition of the positive effects of “Project Visibility” on Culver City ; he discussed the program; distribution of safety kits; thanked those instrumental in the success of the program; noted that additional information is available on youtube; and he
encouraged everyone to keep walking, biking, and using public transportation.
Michelle Weiner, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, (BPAC), provided background on herself and thanked Art Nomura for his work on the project and for the youth engagement.
Disa Lindgren expressed appreciation to Art Nomura for his efforts and for being a great role mode l; she noted how worthwhile “Project Visibility” was; and she discussed the distribution of safety equipment.
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Regular Session
Mayor Lee reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board, and Culver City Housing Authority Board at 7:03 p.m. with four Council Members present (absent Vice Mayor Vera).
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Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Lee led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Lee indicated nothing to report out of Closed Session.
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Community Announcements by Members/Information Items from Staff
Council Member McMorrin discussed Native American Heritage Month; the importance of acknowledging the Gabrielino Tongva people and intentionally celebrating the contributions of Native American people throughout the Americas; announced the
Transgender Day of Remembrance event on November 15 by the November 14, 2022
5 Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC); discussed United vs. Hate Week; the General Plan Advisory Committee; the need to learn from other cultures and the lived experiences of others; mitigating hate ; the need to keep power analyses in mind; and providing the opportunity for everyone to thrive.
Council Member Eriksso n discussed the 20th anniversary of the Wende Museum and the most recent exhibition which he encouraged everyone to visit , and he reported on the Exchange Club fundraiser for hou sing with flags placed around Veterans Auditorium in tribute to veterans for Veterans Day.
Council Member Fisch reported that he would be on a panel at the Helms Design Center for the Westside Urban Forum on November 18; discussed other cities struggling with getting a certified Housing Element; and the Builder’s Remedy.
Mayor Lee reported that the Vice Mayor was not feeling well and would not be able to attend the meeting; echoed comments regarding the 20 th anniversary of the Wende Museum; discussed the LA vs. Hate proclamation; instances of anti -Semitism and anti-Blackness; re -districting processes; Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 19; he personally acknowledged that the meeting was being held on the ancestral land of the
Gabrielino/Tongva; noted anti -Indigenous comments made by LA City Council Members; thanked the Asian World Film Festival for the martial arts demonstration on November 12; discussed the closing night screening at the Directors Guild in Hollywood; the delayed opening of the hotels; he invited everyone to participate in or donate to a collaboration with the non-profit SHARE and United Palms Methodist Church on a food distribution including clothes, shoes, and socks for the unhoused community on December 9; and he reported coordination with the Culver City Chamber of Commerce and the Regional Black Chamber of Commerce in uplifting Black businesses in the City with a Kwanza Night Market on December 16.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, indicated that all cameras were working and everything was viewable on all resources.
Ken Powell, Fire Chief, reported on the second annual Girls Camp to provide an introduction into a career in Public Safety.
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6 Presentation to the City Council of an Overview of Participatory Budgeting
Keyan Bliss, The Participatory Budgeting Project, provided a presentation on the participatory budgeting process.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Bliss, staff, and Council Members regarding appreciation for the presentation; the ability of cities of all sizes to use the process; advocacy and growth; increasing engagement and participation in the budgetary process; the voting process; eligibility; and City Council consensus was achi eved from Mayor Lee and Council Members McMorrin and Fisch to agendize consideration of moving forward with the participatory budgeting process.
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Joint Public Comment – Items NOT on the Agenda
Mayor Lee invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Christopher Michel indicated that MOVE Culver City made him feel safe enough to bike downtown; discussed his increased use of the e-line; using the Metro bike facility as well as micro - mobility options; expansion of MOVE Culver City ; and he hoped the frequency of the #7 Culver CityBus would increase.
Mary Daval, Bike Culver City and Women on Bikes Culver City, discussed SB (Senate Bill) 932, AB (Assembly Bill) 2264, AB 2097, AB 1909, and SB 922; improving the safety of roads for all users; and she thanked regional partners at Streets for All and collaborators at the state level.
Karim Sahli asserted that Hope Parrish and Justin Jampol felt the signs from the Astro Motel and Deano’s Motel were part of the history of the City and deserved to be saved; he indicated that he wou ld pay to safely remove them; noted that he had repeatedly asked about the status of the signs and had not received a response; and he wanted to see the signs preserved.
John Nachbar, City Manager, indicated that the City planned to save the signs.
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7 Martin Tomasz expressed support for MOVE Culver City; discussed the protected bikeway along the Metro line; his route to downtown LA; he felt that more protected bike lanes were needed; and he thanked the City for their efforts toward basic bike mobility.
Emily Lindsey expressed support for MOVE Culver City and the bike lanes; asserted that she felt safe biking with her children; noted the importance of providing a safe way to get to the light rail station; and she wanted to see the bike lanes retained as she felt the y were central to mobility and civic life.
Philip Lelyveld discussed the Tactical Mobility Lane Mid-Pilot Report; increases to bicycle and bus ridership; lack of data included in the report; baseline measurements; unsubstantiated claims of the project’s success; and he asked for data to allow for a common understanding of the impact of the project to make an informed decision.
Randolph Grant discussed limitations to access ing public facilities during the pandemic; efficacy of the vaccinations; researching the impacts of the vaccines; officers who had to apply for exemptions; and he requested information on what took place during Culver City’s response to the pandemic.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding clarification that information might not have been tracked since the City does not have a Public Health Department; purview of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control); private information; and Mr. Grant was instructed to email staff or Council Members for additional information.
Melissa Sanders discussed concern with the lack of a traffic study before MOVE Culver City was implemented; money paid to consultants to make changes to 1½ miles of roadway; the need to resolve the issue of the infrequently used bus lane; and safety concerns with people squatting in the hotels.
Norva Williams reported working at Culver City Hospital; discussed direction given by the Mayor in August to draft an ordinance for a $25 minimum wage for healthcare workers; the necessity of the ordinance; and she asked that the City Council place the item on the next agenda or to call a special meeting.
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8 Larry Kingen, Southern California Hospital, noted that most people working at the hospital make very little money; discussed staffing levels; and he felt that a wage increase should be considered.
LaRhonda Smith , Southern California Hospital Culver City, discussed direction given by the Mayor back in August to draft an ordinance for a $25 health care worker minimum wage; the length of time since direction was given; suspicious and unethical delay tactics; and she asked the City Council to take urgent action on the item and place it on the next agenda or to call a special meeting on December 14.
Roydell Ceasar, Culver City Hospital, provided bac kground on himself; echoed previous comments; expressed appreciation for the efforts of the City to uplift the hospital; and he asked that the City support hospital staff to do a better job.
Alonzo Price indicated working at Culver City Hospital; discussed wages; commute; compassion for patients; and he expressed hope that the City Council would make a decision on the $25 healthcare minimum wage at the December 5, 2022 City Council meeting.
Giovonni Martin asserted that the $25 healthcare worker minimum wage was much needed, and asked that the item be placed on the December 5 agenda, or that a special meeting be held on December 14 to consider the item.
Mimi Williams was called to speak but was not present online or in Council Chambers.
Carlos Gutierrez discussed Item A-3 and Sentinel Peak Resources (SPR); use of oil field land; raising quail; capping the oil fields; the Cuban American Solidarity Act; and filing a claim on the land.
Maky Peters, Healt hcare Worker Representative at Southern California Hospital Culver City, discussed the delay until January in following direction from the Mayor given in August to draft a $25 healthcare minimum wage ordinance; availability of comparable ordinance language from nearby cities that could have been referenced; concern with the democratic process; and she asked that the matter be placed on the next City Council agenda or that a special meeting be called on December 14.
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9 Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding Council Member consensus to hear the item at the earliest opportunity; consideration of the matter by the next City Council seated on December 12; and clarification that the work of staff is independent of the City Council and no attempt to influence data was made regarding MOVE Culver City.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FISCH THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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Order of the Agenda
Item R-3 was considered after Item R-1, and Items C-3, C-6, C- 12, and C-15 were considered separately at the end of the Consent Calendar.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FISCH AND SECONDED BY MAYOR LEE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ITEMS C-1, C-2, C-4, C-5, C-7 THROUGH C-11, C-13 AND C-14.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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10 Item C-1
CC:HA:SA - Approval of Cash Disbursements for October 15, 2022 to November 4, 2022
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL , HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD: APPROVE CASH
DISBURSEMENTS FOR OCTOBER 15, 2022 TO NOVEMBER 4, 2022.
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Item C-2
CC:HA:SA – Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on October 24, 2022
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL , HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD: APPROVE MINUTE S FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON OCTOBER 24, 2022.
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Item C-4
(Out of Sequence)
CC – (1) Approval of the Community Development Block Grant Fund Allocation for Fiscal Year 2023/2024; and (2) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of the Application for Funding
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE FUNDING FOR THE PROPOSED FY 2023/2024 CDBG PROJECTS; AND,
2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE FY 2023/2024
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE CDBG PROGRAM, INCLUDING ALL CERTIFICATIONS; AND,
3. DESIGNATE THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CITY OFFICIAL
TO EXECUTE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO T HE CDBG
PROGRAM, INCLUDING MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS TO PROJECT FUNDING TO ADDRESS THE ACTUAL FY 2023/2024 CDBG ALLOCATION; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
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11 5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-5
CC – Adoption of a Resolution Setting the Regular Meetings of the City Council for the Calendar Year 2023
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION SETTING THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023.
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Item C-7
(Out of Sequence)
CC - Receipt and Filing of Measure CC and Measure C Sales Tax Status Reports (FY2021/2022, Third Quarter) and Real Property Transfer Tax Status Report (FY2021/2022, Fourth Quarter) as Approved by the Finance Advisory Committee
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: RECEIVE AND FILE THE MEASURE CC, C, AND REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX STATUS REPORTS.
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Item C-8
CC – Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Town Plaza Use Policy (Council Policy 2302)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TOWN PLAZA USE POLICY (COUNCIL POLICY 2302).
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12 Item C-9
CC - Approval of Three -Year Agreement with Econolite Systems, Inc. for On -Call Traffic Signal, Street Lighting, and Fiber Optic Maintenance Services, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $600,000
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ECONOLITE SYSTEMS, INC.
FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL, STREE T LIGHTING, AND FIBER OPTIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $600,000; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE UP TO TWO (2) ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS; 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-10
CC - Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Three (3) Year Memorandum of Understanding with the Culver City Police Management Group for the Period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE (3)
YEAR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CULVER CITY POLICE MANAGEMENT GROUP FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
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Item C-11
CC - Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Three (3) Year Memorandum of Understanding with the Culver City Firefighters Association for the Period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE (3)
YEAR MEMORA NDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CULVER CITY
FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
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Item C-13
(Out of Sequence)
CC - Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Three (3) Year Memorandum of Understanding with the Culver City Fire Management Group for the Period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE (3)
YEAR MEMORAND UM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CULVER CITY FIRE MANAGEMENT GROUP FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
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Item C-14
CC - Adoption of a City Council Resolution to Waive Permit Fees in the Amount of $121,527 Related to the Development of the City Owned Property Located at 3868 and 3900 Sepulveda Boulevard for the Creation of 73 Interim and Permanent Supportive Housing Units to Serve Chronically Homeless Persons Under Project Homekey
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION WAIVING ALL PERMIT FEES IN AN AMOUNT OF $121,527 RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3868 AND 3900 SEPULVEDA, CULVER CITY, CA FOR THE CREATION OF 73 INTERIM AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE
HOUSING UNITS TO SERVE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS PERSONS UNDER PROJECT HOMEKEY.
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Item C-3
(Out of Sequence)
CC – (1) Waiver of the Restriction on the Maximum Number (12) of Annual Special Events Allowable in a Calendar Year for The Culver Steps, Town Plaza and Ivy Station Properties; and (2) Designation of Culver Steps' Events taking Place in Town Plaza as City-Sponsored Events
Mayor Lee invited public comment.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council:
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14 Melissa Sanders questioned whether the City was paying for the item and how it affected other businesses in other areas.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding clarification that the item is about setting up regulatory and permitting and fee requirements for entities that want to hold events in Town Plaza and Ivy Station, and the City is not paying out anything in the p rocess; sponsorship of events in Town Plaza; staff time; and the $1,000 minimum sponsorship
requirement.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. WAIVE THE RESTRICTION ON THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENTS (12) ALLOWABLE IN A CALENDAR YEAR FOR TOWN PLAZA (CI TY- PROPERTY), CULVER STEPS (PRIVATE PROPERTY) LOCATED AT 9300
CULVER BOULEVARD AND IVY STATION (PRIVATE PROPERTY) LOCATED AT 8840 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD; AND,
2. DESIGNATE THE CULVER STEPS’ EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN A PORTION
OF TOWN PLAZA AS CITY-SPONSORED EVENTS AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE APPLICABLE CITY PERMITS AND LICENSES NEEDED TO CONDUCT EVENTS; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
6. THIS PROVISION HAS BEEN INTERPRETED TO APPLY TO TOWN PLAZA.
STAFF PLANS TO COME BACK TO CITY COUNCIL IN 2023 WITH AN OVERALL DISCUSSION OF THE 12 EVENT MAXIMUM, PARTICULARLY AS IT RELATES TO CITY EVENTS ON CITY PROPERTY.
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15 Item C-6
(Out of Sequence)
CC - Approval of a Five-Year Agreement with Carbon Solutions to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for Public Use at Various City Facilities and Curbside in the Public Right-of-Way
Mayor Lee invited public comment.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council:
Melissa Sanders questioned where curbside charging stations would be located.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding City-wide installations; the partnership with Carbon Solutions; investigation of feasibility of installation; and clarification that specific locations have not yet been identified.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A FIVE -YEAR PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH CARBON
SOLUTIONS TO EXPLORE THE TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY OF
INSTALLING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS FOR PUBLIC USE AT
VARIOUS CITY-OWNED FACILITIES AND CURBSIDE IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY AND, WHERE FEASIBLE, INSTALL, OWN, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THEM AT CARBON SOLUTIONS’ EXPENSE; 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-12
(Out of Sequence)
CC - (1) Approval of a Five-Year Agreement with IPS Group, Inc., for (a) Purchase and Installation of Modems in 2,000 Parking Meters Owned by the City, to Upgrade the Modems from 3G Communication to 4G Communication, in an Amount Not -to-Exceed $407,925; (b) Upgrade and Repair of Approximately 350 Parking Meters Currently Inoperative, in an Amount Not -to-Exceed $108,045; (c) Purchase of 2,350 Large Coin Cans to Collect Meter Revenue in Parking Meters, in an Amount Not -to-Exceed
$116,589.38; (d) Installation Servi ces for Upgraded Parking November 14, 2022
16 Meters in an Amount Not -to-Exceed $39,491.55; (e) Conversion and Migration of the Police Department’s Notebook-Based Medeco E-Lock Management Software to the Current Cloud-Based System in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $20,000; (f) Purchase of Necessary Parts to Maintain an Existing System; and (g) Securing 2022 Rates for IPS Parking Meter Hardware and Services During the Term of the Agreement; and (2) Authorization to Staff to Pay Monthly Ongoing Parking Meter Fees for Credit Card Transac tions, Gateway Wireless Access, and Access to IPS’s Backoffice Management Software, for All Active Single-Space Parking Meters and Multi- Space Pay Stations
Mayor Lee invited public input.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council:
Khin Khin Gyi discussed coin shortages and proposed that Culver City go digital rather than using coins in an effort to unify with the city of Los Angeles.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding equity; parking meters that already accept credit cards; undocumented workers; those who use cash; plans to revisit the meter system; the upcoming fee schedule change; and use of phone apps.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH IPS GROUP, INC., FOR (A) PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF MODEMS IN 2,000 PARKING METERS OWNED BY THE CITY, TO UPGRADE THEM FROM 3G COMMUNICATION TO 4G COMMUNICATION, IN AN AMOUNT TO EXCEED $407,925; (B) UPGRADE AND REPAIR OF APPROXIMATELY 350 PARKING METERS CURRENTLY
INOPERATIVE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $108,045; (C) PURCHASE OF 2,350 LARGE COIN CANS TO COLLECT METER REVENUE IN PARKING METERS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $116,589.38; (D) INSTALLATION
SERVICES FOR IPS TO INSTALL, COMMISSION AND CONFIGURE THE
UPGRADED PARKING METERS INTO FIELD METER HOUSINGS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $39,491.55; (E) CONVERSION AND MIGRATION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S PARKING METER REVENUE COLLECTION NOTEBOOK -
BASED MEDECO E-LOCK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE, TO THE CURRENT CLOUD- BASED SYSTEM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000; (F) PURCHASE OF NECESSARY PARTS TO MAINTAIN AN EXISTING SYSTEM; AND (G) SECURING 2022 RATES DURING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE PAYING IPS GROUP, INC., ONGOING MONTHLY PARKING
METER FEES FOR CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS, GATEWAY WIRELES S November 14, 2022
17 ACCESS, AND STAFF ACCESS TO IPS BACKOFFICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER CONTINGENCY AUTHORITY OF 10%, OR $67,205; 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-15
(Out of Sequence)
CC - (1) Update on the Creation of the Housing and Human Services Department Including the Implementation of the Initial Phase of the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team; and (2) Adoption of a Resolution Approving Salary Schedules Related to Miscellaneous Employees Under the Housing and Human Services Department, Effective November 14, 2022
Mayor Lee invited public input.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council:
Karim Sahli discussed the length of time it takes for the City to address critical issues; concern that the program is underfunded and set up to fail; paying police officers to handle situations they are not equipped to deal with; protecting the City from liability; he wanted to see a new and solid department created to address homelessness and drugs; and he felt that more resources should be allocated and the process moved forward.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding support for a seven day a week process; the pilot program; need; concern with moving too quickly; ensuring staff has what they require to be effective; encouragement to staff to request more support if needed; and support for the progress made.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE CREATION OF THE HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES DEPARTMENT INCLUDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INITIAL PHASE OF THE MOBILE CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM; AND,
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18 2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALARY SCHEDULE RELATED TO
MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEES UNDER THE HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 14, 2022.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FISCH AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ITEMS C-3, C-6, C-12 AND C-15.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
CC - Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Downtown Culver City Business Improvement District Advisory Board’s Annual Report and the Levy of the Downtown Culver City Business Improvement District Assessment for 2023; (2) Appointment of the 2023 Advisory Board as recommended by the Downtown Culver City Busin ess Improvement District; and (3) Approval of an Amendment to the Management Agreement between the City and the Culver City Downtown Business Association extending Management of the BID through December 31, 2024
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, indicated that it was the time and place for the hearing of protests or objections to the continuation of the Downtown Culver City BID (Business Improvement District) and she announced that the resolution of intention which included notice of the public hearing had been mailed to all to the affected businesses.
Todd Tipton, Economic Development Manager, provided a summary of the material of record.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FISCH THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
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19 NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
Mayor Lee invited public comment.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, indicated no requests to speak, no protests received, and that a majority protest did not exist.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FISCH THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD’S ANNUAL
REPORT AND THE LEVY OF THE DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023; AND,
2. APPOINT THE 2023 ADVISORY BOARD AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; AND,
3. APPROVE AN EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
5. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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20 Item PH-2
CC - (1) Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the 2023 Annual Work Plan and Levy of Assessments for the Culver City Arts District Business Improvement District; (2) Appointment of Members to the Culver City Arts District Business Improvement District Advisory Board for Calendar Year 2023; (3) Approval of an Extension of the Existing Management Agreement Through December 31, 2024; and (4) Approval of a Funding Agreement Relative to Capital Improvement Projects
Mayor Lee indicated that it was the time and place for the hearing of protests or objections to the continuation of the BID.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk , announced that the resolution of intention which included notice of the public hearing was mailed to all the affected businesses on November 1, 2022 and published in Culver City News on November 3, 2022.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR VERA AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
Elaine Warner, Community Development Project Manager, provided a summary of the material of record.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
Mayor Lee invited public comment.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, indicated no requests to speak, no protests received, and that a majority protest did not exist.
November 14, 2022
21 MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FISCH THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FISCH THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD’S ANNUAL REPORT AND THE LEVY
OF THE CULVER CITY ARTS DISTRICT BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023; AND,
2. APPOINT THE 2023 ADVISORY BOARD AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CULVER CITY ARTS DISTRICT BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; AND,
3. APPROVE AN EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024; AND,
4. APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE
DISTRIBUTION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDS ALLOCATED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET; AND,
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
6. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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22 Item PH-3
CC - (1) Reintroduction of an Ordinance Amending Sections
9.02.005-9.02.070 "Fire Code Adoption and Amendments" of Chapter
9.02 of Title 9 of the Culver City Municipal Code and Adopting By Reference the 2022 California Fire Code with Local
Amendments; and (2) Adoption of a Resolution Making Express Findings for the Modification of the Fire Code Based on Local Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Conditions
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ERIKSSON THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVITS
OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICES AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
Council Member McMorrin exited the dais.
David Rindels, Fire Marshal, provided a summary of the material of record.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FISCH AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MCMORRIN, VERA
Mayor Lee invited public comment.
Alicia Ide, Management Analyst, reported no requests to speak.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FISCH THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MCMORRIN, VERA
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23 Council Member McMorrin returned to the dais.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FISCH THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. REINTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.02 OF TITLE 9 OF
THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS; AND,
2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS FOR MODIFICATION
TO THE FIRE CODE BASED ON LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL, AND TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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Item PH-4
(1) Waiver of Bidding Procedures; and (2) Approval of a Contract with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for the Construction of Network-Wide Traffic Signal Systems Performance Measures Project, PL-008 in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $135,927
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ERIKSSON THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVITS
OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICES AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
Andrew Maximous, Mobility and Traffic Engineering Manager, provided a summary of the material of record.
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24 MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FISCH THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
Mayor Lee invited public comment.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, reported no requests to speak.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FISCH THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. WAIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CCMC SECTION
3.07.090.E (REQUIRES A FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE); AND
2. APPROVE A CONTRACT IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $135,927 WITH CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
NETWORK-WIDE TRAFFIC SIGNA L SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE MEASURES PROJECT, PL-008; AND ,
3. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE 15% CONTINGENCY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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Action Items
Item A-1
CC - (1) Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 11.19 to the Culver City Municipal Code to Adopt Permitting and Security Requirements for Retail Establishments Selling Firearms and Ammunition; (2) Report on Other Firearms Regulations not Included in the Propos ed Ordinance; and (3) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate
Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager, provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding appreciation to staff for their expeditious work on the item; technical issues; suggested language to address practical issues; gun shows on private property; and sensitive receptors.
Mayor Lee invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Council Member Eriksson exited the dais.
Megan Oddsen Goodwin was called to speak but indicated that she wanted to speak when Council Member Eriksson could be present.
Huong Nghiem-Elbeck discussed community support; devastating events in Uvalde; safety concerns; addressing mass shootings; preventing future gun vio lence; local, state and federal policies; communication with leaders; the shooter drill at her children’s school; and continued work to address issues.
Council Member Eriksson returned to the dais.
Megan Oddsen Goodwin, with time ceded from Kelly Hatfie ld, presented a video of numerous community members asking that Chapter 11.19 be passed to keep schools safe
Melody Hansen provided background on herself; asked that Chapter
11.19 be approved; she pointed out that dispensaries have stricter requirements than gun stores; discussed making the City a better place to live; increased safety; commonsense items; November 14, 2022
26 children feeling unsafe walking to school; and she questioned whether the City Council stoo d with gun sellers or with residents.
Margaret Peters provided background on herself ; discussed proximity of the gun store to the elementary school; the active lockdown at La Ballona; questions about how to respond; recent school shootings; commonsense regulations adopted all over the country; and she urged the passage of Chapter 11.19 to make the community safer,
Jen Carter was called to speak but did not respond.
Laura McMullan provided background on herself; read portions of a letter submitted by Giffords Law Center addressing local ordinances vs. state law; discussed local permits; security requirements; the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution; and she noted the importance of protecting the gun store owners and employees.
Patrick Meighan was called to speak but did not respond.
Karim Sahli discussed the efforts of conservative voices; the need for meaningful change; the modest requests already approved in other cities; risk-free demands; the responsibility of the City Council to protect constituents; fear of the NRA (National Rifle Association); and he as ked the City to vote to approve the item.
Sarah McMahon provided background on herself; asked the City Council to enact Chapter 11.19; discussed nightmares and anxiety experienced by her child since the lockdown; gun stores on the short commute to school; the feeling that the gun stores should be regulated as carefully as the dispensaries; recent gun tragedies; and she indicated that they would keep working until commonsense gun safety measures are approved by the City Council.
Julie Alexander was called to speak but did not respond.
Diana Ulloa-Serrano was called to speak but did not respond.
Disa Lindgren expressed support for adding Chapter 11.19 to the municipal code; discussed harm caused by living in fear; and she was looking forward to the day when children are valued more than guns.
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27 Sabrina Johnson provided background on herself; reported working at Martin B. Re tting Gun Store, discussed The People’s City Council; her personal views; viewing laws through an equity lens; support for many California gun reforms; concern with creating hurdles for the working class that do not exist for the wealthy; suggestions to revise the ordinance to address the provision to bar prohibitive persons from entering gun stores in order to allow the transfer of ownership in compliance with a court order; concern with inviting the right wing into the process; the history of targeting Black and Brown citizen s by the Police Department ; and equity concerns with information provided to the Police Department.
Maky Peters was called to speak but did not respond.
Alexander Reyes, Martin B. Retting Gun Store, indicated that he had forwarded his concerns to the City Cou ncil; discussed the responsibly run business; equity; changing legislation; concern with the inventory reporting requirement within Chapter 11.19; he asked that the City adjust the ordinance to reflect that instead of a single affidavit signed under penalty of perjury, the inventory be submitted with a statement that the inventory was conducted by a team of employees using industry accepted methods and is complete and correct to the best of their knowledge; and he indicated willingness to meet with City Council and representatives in order to address any questions.
Dan Retting provided background on the company; noted that new gun stores were not likely to be allowed in the City due to existing City laws; asserted that the ordinance applied to their specific business and would create an unnecessary burden; discussed unnecessary sections already covered by state and federal statutes and do not apply additional security to the community; suggestions offered by the Giffords Center whose mission is to make it difficult for people to legally obtain guns; the positive working relationship with the City and the Police Department; concern with additional bureaucracy; the potential for onerous enforcement; he quest ioned how the business would be able to operate under uncertainty created by the ordinance; and he stated that the ordinance would not address the real problem.
Reverend Dr. Frances Wattman Rosenau provided background on herself; urged the City Council to pass Chapter 11.19; discussed faith congregations as targets of gun violence; proximity of her congregation to the gun store; thoughts and prayers; having the courage to stake a small step toward gun safety; her November 14, 2022
28 experience with a member of her family com mitting suicide; reducing the lik elihood of accidents; the importance of regulating gun stores as much as dispensaries; and she asked the City Council to take action.
Michelle Weiner echoed the words of the previous speaker; expressed support for those calling for a tightening of the ordinance and the addition of Chapter 11.19; changes since the business began; and she noted the need to look to the future and change with the times.
Nancy Barba stated that the action was a minor step within the City’s control and important to take; discussed values; and prioritizing the safety of community members.
Maureen Chrystal thanked the City Council for their service; discussed recent mass sho otings; the need to regulate the stores; gun culture; common sense gun laws; the need to change with the times; gun shows; and concern with the allowed hours of operation.
Maria Vivanc expressed support for adopting Chapter 11.19; discussed the recent lockdown at her child’s elementary school; the importance of collective action to demand sensible gun legislation; her promise to her daughter to take action; she presented the note from her daughter who attended the meeting; and she asked the City Council to pass Chapter 11.19.
Kelly Kent asked that the City Council add Chapter 11.19 to the Municipal Code; discussed the mandatory signature page in the School District Handbook to acknowledge laws for safe gun storage; and the need for every organization with a say in governance to recognize its role in gun safety.
Sunael Kolluri provided background on himself; expressed concern with the accessibility of guns in the City; discussed parents of those killed in Uvalde; undue burden; the importance of research; data proving that less access to weapons leads to less violence; racial equity; disproportionate effects of violence on communities of color; proximity of the gun store to La Ballona Elementary School; and he asked the City Council to approve Chapter 11.19.
Howard Krivoy was called to speak but did not respond.
Freddy Puza echoed previous comments; discussed recent shootings; research indicating that legal limitations and November 14, 2022
29 regulations result in fewer gun deaths, and countries and states with less guns have lower homicide rates; the responsibility of the City to reduce gun violence wherever possible; and he asked the City to move forward with the ordinance to contribute to authentic public safety.
Lisa Vidra, Deputy City Attorney, read suggested changes in response to the letter received including: deleting the ages and addresses of the employees in Section 11.19.020e and just requiring employee names as the ordinance requires the DOJ (Department of Justice) certifica te of eligibility in Section f; adding language to section e to indicate that “…such information shall be kept confidential and shall not be disclosed as public record…”; adding language regarding onsite security requirements at the end of Section e 3 in 11.19.040 to indicate, “…or as an alternative, the firearm is secured in an equivalent manner as approved by the Chief of Police”; deletion of “…and enter into…” on page 11, Restricted Admittance of Minors and Other Prohibited Purchasers in Section 11.19.05 0, subsection a; adding “…to remain on the premises…” to subsection b; adding a comma in section c to indicate “…except as required by law or a court order.”; adding “…that the signer confirm that the inventory is conducted by the signer or by store person nel under the supervision of the signer, and to the best of their knowledge and belief, the inventory is true and correct under penalty of perjury” in 11.19.050 subsection b regarding Inventory Reports; and she noted that rules and regulations to implement the ordinance cannot go beyond the purpose of the ordinance.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding a request for the changes to be provided to Council Members for their review; appreciation for the public input; the
responsibility to keep people safe; appreciation to staff for their efforts; response to community concerns; equity; shifts in police involvement; support for enacting similar regulations as those imposed on marijuana dispensaries; legal gun owners; California as ranked #1 in gun safety laws; ghost guns; increased investment in community violence intervention; enacting industry accountability laws; states with weak gun laws; the feeling that guns are a federal problem; the effect of poor rankings of other states on California; the staff recommendation; other ways to make schools safe; increased investment in community violence intervention; re d flag laws; returning to the discussion with the School Board to improve safety at school sites; the gun show; sensitive receptors; agreement on Community Violence Reduction; the new Housing and November 14, 2022
30 Human Services Committee; and City Council consensus for the future Council to discuss creating a Violence Prevention Program within the Health and Human Services Department.
Council Member Fisch moved to support the staff recommendation with the clarifications and edits cited by the City Attorney.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding gun violence and community violence in addition to school shootings; suicide; the necessary overlap between community violence prevention and mental health services; the importance of collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services; audits; interagency interaction; the policy rationale behind the City doing the inventory reports; capacity of state and federal agencies to do audits; separation of inventory categories; the earnings loss argument; clarifying regulations and details; proximity to sensitive receptors; including assisted living communities; existing municipal regulations around ghost guns; state policy; comments regarding information sharing with the Police Chi ef; and City Council consensus from Mayor Lee and Council Members Fisch and McMorrin on the non-violence program.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AND SECONDED BY MAYOR LEE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 11.19
TO THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT LICENSING AND
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION WITH DIRECTION AS PROVIDED.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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Item A-2
CC - (1) Consideration of Culver City Sister City Committee’s (CCSCC) Request to Establish Sister City Relationships with Uddevalla, Sweden and Swakopmund, Namibia; and (2) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate
Shelly Wolfberg, City Manager’s O ffice, provided a background on the item.
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31 Mayor Lee invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Maren Neufeld and Lisa Saperston, Culver City Sister City Committee Co-Presidents, discussed research on the two cities, and information distributed to the City Council.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding support for moving forward by both the outgoing Mayor and the incoming Mayor in Uddevalla, Sweden; the decision of a future City Council regarding budget; and support from Namibia.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY MAYOR LEE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: APPROVE THE REQUEST TO ADD UDDEVALLA, SWEDEN AND SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA AS CULVER CITY’S NEW SISTER CITIES.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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Item A-3
CC - (1) Report on Discussions Between the City and Sentinel Peak Resources Related to the Oil Termination Ordinance, Status of the Tolling Agreement and Implementation of the Ordinance; and (2) Approval of a Proposed Settlement Framework with Sentinel Peak Resources Related to the City's Oil Termination Ordinance
Heather Baker, City Attorney, presented a summary of the material of record.
Mayor Lee invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Nicole Levin, Sierra Club, discussed work on the phaseout of the Inglewood Oil Field (IOF) over many years; the public health crisis; cancer; the need to clean up the site; concern with the extension of the timeline for phase out; she proposed closing out wells closet to homes first; providing a mechanism for fast plugging and abandonment if SPR is not meeting the timeline November 14, 2022
32 outlined in the settlement; ensuring that SPR restores and revegetates the site as close to the natural state as possible; state law; the ordinance; and prohibition of injection, acidization and maintenance except in instances of preventing or responding to health or safety threats.
Heather Pearce, SPR, expressed support for reaching agreement on a mutually acceptable plan to provide for just transition of oil uses on the Culver City portion of the Inglewood Oil Field and balancing the end of the economic life with societal needs of the community without a protracted legal battle.
Disa Lindgren expressed concern with the process; discussed the lack of consequences for failure of SPR to close two wells as promised; ensuring that people move forward as expeditiously as possible; she expressed disappointment that the decision was made to negotiate as she saw it as a stalling tactic; and she emphasized the importance of closing the oil field.
Elizabeth Jones, Center for Biological Diversity, expressed support for moving forward with the phase out of oil drilling; discussed the settlement timeline; injustice to those who live nearby and to those who want to see the IOF transformed into a resource as soon as possible; concern with the additional years added to the process; SPR’s recoupment of their investment; the strong legal footing held by the City; she asked that the City move forward as expeditiously as possible with the closure of wells by sensitive uses first; wanted to see a mechanism for faster plugging and abandonment if SPR doesn’t live up to the promised timeline; careful defin ition of circumstances where extension is allowed; restoration and revegetation of the site as required in the ordinance and under state law; prohib ition of redrilling, sidetracking, and other kinds of reworking; and prohibiting injection and acidizing intended to extend the life of the wells and increase production except in response to health or safety threats.
Julia Forgie , Natural Resources Defen se Council attorney, discussed efforts to ensure the health and safety of communities near the IOF; she recommended prioritization the closing of wells closest to homes and sensitive receptors; carefully and narrowly defin ing circumstances where extension is allowed; ensuring restoration and revegetation of the site as required in the ordinance and under state law; prohibit ing injection, acidizing and maintenance except in responses to health or safety threats, but not to exte nd the life of the wells and increase production; she wanted to see a mechanism for faster November 14, 2022
33 plugging and abandonment if SPR doesn’t live up to the promised timeline; she expressed disappointment in the extension of the phaseout; and support for providing the community with certainty that all parties are committed to the phaseout.
Michelle Weiner referenced a letter she had submitted to the City Council and expressed appreciation for the response from Council Member McMorrin; discussed dangers of the IOF to the surrounding communities; the amortization study; negotiating with people who do not keep agreements; the timelines; the restoration process; and she hoped for safe parkland for the public.
Meghan Sahli-Wells thanked staff for their efforts; discussed the important issue; the original five year timeline for all of the wells; the need to support the community first and foremost; ensuring that the settlement agreement include: prioritization of closing wells closest to homes and sensitive receptors, operator restoration of the site as required in the ordinance and under state law, ensuring a just transition for workers as included in the original ordinanc e, and narrowly defining circumstances where extension is allowed; and she noted the urgency of moving as far ahead as quickly as possible.
Khin Khin Gyi was called to speak but did not respond.
Nancy Barba asked the City Council to stick to the original schedule.
Council Member Eriksson exited the dais.
Freddy Puza thanked those who voted to prohibit the drilling of any new or existing oil wells for the leadership and commitment; discussed the history of the site; prioritizing people’s lives and the environment over profits; earthquake risks; the need to move forward with a just transition as soon as possible; excuses; concern that the two oil wells have not been shut down yet; potential lawsuits; and he wanted to see the City enforce the Oil Termination Ordinance.
Deborah Weinrauch pointed out that the desire to close the IOF related to health concerns, not profit concerns; discussed her issues with cancer being determined as related to environmental issues; and she asked that the City get out of the IOF to save lives.
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34 Khin Khin Gyi discussed the usual amortization period for other locations; surprise at the proposed extension; owners of subsurface rights; renewable energy production on the land; documenting data moving forward; and hope that the count y and city of Los Angeles follow and shut down their wells.
Council Member Eriksson returned to the dais.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding settlement discussions; appreciation for the public comment; the value of certainty; delay; political work to be done; clean air; just transition for workers; negotiatin g for certainty; having control of the timeline; limitations on what can be discussed; insurance and bonding requirements; protecting the public; reimbursement of City costs; implementation of the wind down; periodic reports to the public on the process; addressing unresolved issues; the complicated discussion; the threat of a lawsuit; separate consideration of bonding and just transition; delay tactics; force majeure; consequences for non -closure of wells; maintenance; the focus on re -drilling or deepening of wells; continuing oil practices; discussions during the settlement process; bioremediation; Physicians for Social Responsibility; gray areas around remediation; and City Council consensus from Mayor Lee and Council Members Fisch and McMorrin to agendize a presentation to the City Council on
bioremediation.
MOVED BY MAYOR LEE AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT FRAMEWORK WITH SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES RELATED TO THE CITY’S OIL TERMINATION ORDINANCE; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE CONTINUED DISCUSSIONS WITH SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES TOWARD COMPLETION OF A TENTATIVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; 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.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, FISCH, LEE, MCMORRIN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor Lee invited public comment.
Alicia Ide, Management Analyst , reported that no additional requests to speak had been received.
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Items from Council Members
None.
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Council Member Requests to Agendize Future Items
None.
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36 Adjournment
There being no further business , at 10:50 p.m., the City Council, Culver City Housing Authority Board, and Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board adjourned to a meeting to be held on December 5, 2022.
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Jeremy Bocchino
CITY CLERK of Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CLERK of the City Council and SECRETARY of the Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board, and Culver City Housing Authority Board
Culver City, California
DR. DANIEL LEE
MAYOR of Culver City, California and CHAIR of the Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board, and Culver City Housing Authority Board
Date: _________________________