1 THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,
CULVER CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD,
CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY,
REDEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY,
AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CULVER CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING OF THE May 22, 2023
CITY COUNCIL, CULVER CITY 7:00 p.m.
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD,
CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY,
REDEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CULVER CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin called the regular meeting of the City Council, Culver City Housing Authority Board, Culver City Parking Authority, Redevelopment Financing Authority, and Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board to order at 5:31 p.m. in the Mike Balkman Chambers at City Hall.
Present: Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, Mayor Pro Tem
Göran Eriksson, Council Member
Freddy Puza, Council Member
Dan O’Brien, Council Member
Absent: Albert Vera, Mayor
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Closed Session
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, reported no requests to speak on Closed Session items.
May 22, 2023
2 MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER O’BRIEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL, CULVER CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD, CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY, REDEVELOPMENT FINANCING
AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, MCMORRIN, O’BRIEN, PUZA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
At 5:32 p.m. the City Council, Culver City Housing Authority Board, Culver City Parking Authority , Redevelopment Financing Authority, and Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board adjourned to Closed Session to consider the following Closed Session Item:
CS-1 CC - Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Re: WCAB Case No. ADJ12571261
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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Reconvene
Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 6:49 p.m. with four Council Members present (absent Mayor Vera).
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Recognition Presentations
Item R-1
Presentation of Awards Created by the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee to Chitra Golestani and Art of the Runway in recognition of their service to Culver City, promoting the full acceptance of all people in all aspects of community life
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, introduced the item.
Haifaa Moammar, Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC) Member, provided an overview of the work of the Committee and the awards.
May 22, 2023
3 Carlos Valverde, EHRAC Chair, presented Chitra Golestani with an award in recognition of her service to the City.
Chitra Golestani expressed appreciation for the honor; thanked those who work to build unity and diversity in Culver City; discussed work and collaboration in the process of change to create a culture of acceptance; provided background on herself; and thanked collaborators and supporters.
Carlos Valverde, EHRAC Chair, presented Art of the Runway with an award in recognition of their service to the City.
Renata Williams, Art of the Runway, thanked the City for the acknowledgement and the honor , and provided background on the organization.
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Item R-2
Presentation of a Proclamation Designating May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Council Member O’Brien presented the Proclamation designating May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Art Nomura accepted the award on behalf of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States; provided background on himself; discussed injustices that the American system is capable of; the importance of staying vigilant into the future; different ethnicities targeted for discrimination; and noted the need for the City to take a lea dership role in preventing things from happening in the future.
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Item R-3
Presentation of a Proclamation Designating May 2023 as National Bike Month
Council Member Puza presented a proclamation designating May 2023 as National Bike Month.
Travis Morgan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Member, accepted the Proclamation; reported that e -bikes were the number one best -selling electric vehicle from 2020 -2023; May 22, 2023
4 and noted the importance of having infrastructure in place to support e-bikes.
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Regular Session
Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board, Redevelopment Financing Authority, Culver City Housing Authority Board, and Culver City Parking Authority at 7:15 p.m. with four Council Members present (absent Mayor Vera).
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Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin indicated nothing to report out of Closed Session.
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Community Announcements by Members/Information Items from Staff
Council Member Puza discussed the EHRAC Community Conversation on Ageism to be held on May 23; the Jazz Hands for Autism Concert Series on May 27 at the Culver Steps; International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on May 17; criminalization of same sex relationships; violence against LGBTQ+ persons; Bills aimed at denying the rights of LGBTQ + individuals; he noted that May 22 is Harvey Milk Day; and he reminded everyone of the Main Street Culver City Pride Ride and Rally on June 3.
Council Memb er O’Brien discussed attending the PTA (Parent Teacher Association) Honorary Service Awards for CCUSD (Culver City Unified School District), and speaking to second graders at Farragut Elementary School for their civics module.
Vice Mayor McMorrin discussed attending the 30th Anniversary of Women Against Gun Violence; the community award presented to Culver 878 by former Mayor and Council Member Alex Fisch who May 22, 2023
5 now serves as the State Attorney General for Housing; noted that May 21 marked 104 years since the 19 th amendment was ratified; she recommended that people read Vanguard, to get more
information of the suffrage movement; reported that a Culver City student had won the Congressional Art Competition hosted by Congresswoman Kamlager Dove for their piece entitled Alienation; and she noted that Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler is the book for her bi-monthly book club.
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Information Items
Item I-1
CC – Update on Homelessness Emergency (Including Project Homekey, Safe Camping, and Other Housing Programs)
Tevis Barnes, Housing and H uman Services Director, indicated that the Emergency Declaration on Homelessness required regular reports to the City Council.
Arames White -Shearin, Assistant to the City Manager on Homelessness, discussed Safe Sleep Culver City; Wi -Fi; the restrooms; eating tables; benches; the Food Service Office; and storage of food supplies.
Tevis Barnes, Housing and Human Services Director, discussed the proposed opening date; the Project Homekey construction schedule; electrical load; staffing; the Motel Master Leasing Program; and she reported that the Human Services and Crisis Intervention Manager had been hired.
Marna Johnson, Project Manager, discussed the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team; staffing; applications; and the timeline for the interview process.
Tevis Barnes, Housing and Human Services Director, expressed appreciation for Officer James Thomas of the M ental Health Evaluation Team and his actions to house veterans in the City.
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Joint Public Comment – Items NOT on the Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin invited public comment.
May 22, 2023
6 The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Dan Behrendt was called to speak but did not respond.
Brooke Bryant was called to speak but did not respond.
Cynthia Mabus indicated wanting to speak for Item PH-1.
Prisca Gloor was called to speak but could not be heard.
Kelli Estes discussed a Bill vetoed by the governor in 2021 regarding reimbursement for street medicine; expressed
opposition to the Housing Department running a $500,000 street medicine trial program since the county provides a once a month visit based on annual homeless count numbers; discussed county responsibility and liability; the new Housing Department that has yet to roll out new programming which therefore has yet to be evaluated; project delays; noted the lack of enforcement of the anti -camping or dinance; she proposed not extending the declaration of a Housing Emergency that had done nothing for the City; and commented on benefits to Los Angeles more so than to Culver City.
John Nachbar, City Manager, indicated that funding for the street medicine program would come from Medi-Cal on an ongoing basis.
Monica Richardson was called to speak but did not respond.
Haifaa Moammar invited everyone to attend the EHRAC Community Conversation on Ageism at the Senior Center on May 23; discussed the panel; bias against the elderly and reverse ageism with the young; and she commented that ageism was the last socially acceptable bias.
Prisca Gloor summarized most of the three-two decisions made by the conservative white male majority on the City Council; discussed the l egal stunt with the vote against the livable salary for healthcare workers, the anti -camping ordinance emergency meeting called a few days before Christmas, the re - opening of Main and Melville Streets to cars, merging the bus and bike lanes, and support for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs); considerations when making decisions; money spent to increase the police state; science; displacing unhoused people; surveillance; the environment; votes against the most vulnerable and the environment; following the money; campaign
contributions; wealth; the dominant culture; and contrast in May 22, 2023
7 the actions of the other two Council Members to vote for care for others.
Melissa Sanders felt that the previous speaker was re -writing history; congratulated the new Police Chief; questioned when changes to MOVE Culver City would be made; discussed opposition by CCUSD to having an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CCPD; she noted that the SRO (School Resource Officer) was for every school in the City, not just for CCUSD; and she emphasized the importance of having the City and CCUSD work to make things better for everyone.
Jim Clarke was called to speak but did not respond.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMEBR O’BRIEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, MCMORRIN, O’BRIEN, PUZA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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Order of the Agenda
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, announced that Item PH-2 had been taken off the agenda and postponed for consideration at a future date.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
CC:HA:SA - Approval of Cash Disbursements for April 29, 2023 to May 12, 2023
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL , HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD: APPROVE CASH
DISBURSEMENTS FOR APRIL 29, 2023 TO MAY 12, 2023.
May 22, 2023
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Item C-2
CC:HA:SA - Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on May 8, 2023
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 MAY 8, 2023.
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Item C-3
CC - Adoption of a Resolution (1) Approving the Engineer's Report for the Sewer User's Service Charge, (2) Declaring the Intention to Order the Sewer User's Service Charge for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, and (3) Setting the Date, Time, and Place for Public Hearing
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE SEWER USER’S SERVICE CHARGE, (2) DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY OF SEWER USER’S SERVICE CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024, AND (3) SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 12, 2023.
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Item C-4
CC - Adoption of a Resolution (1) Approving the Engineer’s Report, (2) Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Order the Levy of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, and (3) Setting the Date, Time, and Place for a Public Hearing for the West Washington Boulevard Benefit Assessment District No. 1
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT; (2) DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION
TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1; AND (3) SETTING THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 12, 2023 AT 7:00 P.M.
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May 22, 2023
9 Item C-5
CC - Adoption of a Resolution (1) Approving the Engineer’s Report, (2) Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Order the Levy of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, and (3) Setting the Date, Time, and Place for a Public Hearing for the West Washington Boulevard Benefit Assessment District No. 2
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL : ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT; (2) DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION
TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2; AND (3) SETTING THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 12, 2023 AT 7:00 P.M.
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Item C-6
CC - Adoption of a Resolution (1) Approving the Engineer’s Report, (2) Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Order the Levy of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, and (3) Setting the Date, Time, and Place for a Public Hearing for the West Washington Boulevard Benefit Assessment District No. 3
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL : ADOPT A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT; (2) DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION
TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 3; AND (3) SETTING THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 12, 2023 AT 7:00 P.M.
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Item C-7
CC - Approval of a 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 $142,000 Annually for the Period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE DOWNTOWN
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN THE May 22, 2023
10 DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY AT A COST NOT-TO-EXCEED $142,000 ANNUALLY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 AND FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025; 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
CC - (1) Approval of Amendments to the Existing Construction Contracts with Cornerstone Construction Group, Inc. in an Aggregate Amount Not -to-Exceed $1,396,969 for Electrical Connection, Trenching and Other Required Improvements at City- Owned Properties (Known as Project Home key) at 3868 and 3900 Sepulveda Boulevard; and (2) FOUR -FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT:
Approval of a Related Budget Amendment Appropriating $207,197 from General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to CIPs PF034 (Interim Housing - Deano’s) and PF035 (Permanent Housing - Sunburst)
Elaine Gerety Warner, Economic Development Director, reported a request to increase the amendment with Cornerstone Construction Group to $1,575,498; discussed unforeseen conditions; the total increase from the original report; money allocated in the mid- year budget; $288,000 in the Homekey operations budget that can be reallocated to fulfill the request; and an additional request to increase the budget appropriation from $207,197 to $385,726 with funding from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance.
Council Member O’Brien received clarification that the amount is an increase from $984,000 approved earlier, not an additional request of $1,575,498.
Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin invited public comment.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council:
Kelli Estes expressed appreciation for the clarification received by Council Member O’Brien; questioned the total cost of the project, projected cost to finish, and whether the project would really open in July; and she noted that a tentative open date had not been provided for the Safe Sleep project.
May 22, 2023
11 Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the total contract amendment amount: $13,811,967; the amended amount of $2,000,266; regular meetings with the construction group; remaining work to be done; the positive relationship with SCE (Southern California Edison); and confidence in the estimated opening date of mid -July for the motels and for the Safe Sleep program.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $207,197 FROM GENERAL FUND UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE TO CIPS PF034 (INTERIM HOUSING - DEANO’S) AND PF035 (PERMANENT HOUSING - SUNBURST) (REQUIRES FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE); AND,
2. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE EXISTING CONSTR UCTION CONTRACTS WITH CORNERSTONE CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT -TO-EXCEED $1,396,969 FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, TRENCHING AND OTHER WORK; 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-9
CC - Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Culver City and the Cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Inglewood, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, County of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Flood Control District Regarding the Administration and Cost Sharing for Implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) and Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Ballona Creek Watershed
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY AND THE CITIES OF LOS ANGELES, BEVERLY HILLS,
INGLEWOOD, SANTA MONICA, WEST HOLLYWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT REGARDING THE
ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR IMPLEMENTING THE COORDINATED
INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM (CIMP) AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (WMP) FOR THE BALLONA CREEK WATERSHED; AND,
May 22, 2023
12 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-10
CC - Approval of a Request by the Downtown Business Association to Install Decorative Lights Across Main Street
Elaine Gerety Warner, Economic Development Director, reported a request from the Downtown Business Association (DBA) to install decorative lights over Main Street; discussed the proposal; and the need for permission from the City.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the timeline for completion; the procurement process;
installation; and programmable, interchangeable light color.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO INSTALL DECORATIVE LIGHTS ACROSS MAIN STREET; 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-11
CC - Approval of an Agreement with Ace Fencing, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $57,000 for Fencing Services on City -Owned Property at 3860 and 3900 Sepulveda Boulevard (Project Homekey)
Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin invited public comment.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council:
May 22, 2023
13 Kelli Estes wanted to hear a report on the item noting that it was not clear whether the request was for additional monies.
Elaine Gerety Warner, Economic Development Director, indicated that the contract was for fencing on the property; discussed the previous relationship with the vendor; the direct contract for cost implications and for expediting the project; design; color; pedestrian access; and fire access.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ACE FENCING IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO- EXCEED $57,000 FOR FENCING SERVICES ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AT 3860 AND 3900 SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD.
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE C ITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-12
CC - (1) Award of Construction Contract to Concept Consultant Inc., as the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, in the Amount of $312,025 for the Main Street Bollards Project, PS - 023; and (2) Authorize the Public Works Director to Approve Change Orders to the Contract in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $31,200 to Cover Contingency Costs (10%)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CONCEPT CONSULTANT INC., AS
THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $312,025 FOR THE MAIN STREET BOLLARDS PROJECT, PS-023; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS TO THE CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO-EXCEED $31,200 TO COVER CONTINGENCY COSTS (10%); 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.
May 22, 2023
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Item C-13
CC - Approve an Amendment to the Purchase Order with Completes Plus in the Additional Amount of $40,000, for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $90,000
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PURCHASE ORDER WITH
COMPLETES PLUS FOR AUTOMOTIVE PARTS IN AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $40,000, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $90,000; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING OFFICER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C -1 THROUGH C-13.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, MCMORRIN, O’BRIEN, PUZA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
CC - (1) Set Aside the City Council’s Decision of October 11, 2021 Upholding the Appeal of the Public Works Director’s Decision to Approve a Request for Removal of Two City -Owned Ficus Trees Located in the Galvin Street Parkway Adjacent to 10729-31 Northgate Street as Ordered on March 15, 2023 by the Los Angeles County Superior Court; (2) Reconsider the Appeal of the Public Works Director’s Decision to Approve a Request to Remove Two City-Owned Ficus Trees Located in the Galvin Street Parkway Adjacent to 10729-31 Northgate Street as Ordered by the Court; and (3) Uphold the Appeal by Adopting a Resolution Containing Findings to Support Preservation of Both Trees
Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director, provided a summary of the material of record; read a statement indicating that staff felt May 22, 2023
15 the staff report addressed items in the additional letter submitted by the Applicant’s attorney on May 22 ; stated that the patio and foundation damage did not appear to be extensive or repeated, nor was it part of the initial application; he noted that photos in attachment 8 were taken by staff on March 3, 2021, and the photos in attachment 6 were taken by staff on May 13, 2023; and he discussed a proposed CIP (Capital
Improvement Project) to widen the existing parkway by removing the sidewalk and a small portion of the roadway pavement in order to double the size of the parkway and allow the tree roots to grow, thrive, and cause no further damage in the future.
Heather Baker, City Attorney, discussed the updated resolu tion reflecting new information submitted by the applicant and she clarified that the public hearing had already been opened at the previous meeting.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Craig Jablin, Appellant and Member of th e Ad Hoc Committee to Save the Northgate Galvin Trees, asked the City Council to adopt Resolution 2023-R; he felt that what had happened in the three previous years with the City was irrelevant; he cited the ruling of remand by Judge Mary H. Strobel; noted the need for clarity, definitive findings , recommendations from Public Works , and compliance with City code; discussed proper administrative procedure and proper resolution from the City Council; the two weeks granted to the applicant at the meeting on May 8, 2023 to produce new evidence to support the tree removal application; exhibits in the applicant’s letter; remedying conditions by the approved and funded CIP to improve the parkway; the background and history of the development; additions and changes made by homeowners to the exteriors of the original design; minor damage suffered by the non -structural and non -essential addition; evidence demanded by the applicant while not presenting evidence of their own; he requested information about the side pati o addition; noted lack of conclusive evidence to support
destruction of the City trees; work done by staff showing commitment and stewardship of trees in the City; and he asked the City to adopt and execute Resolution 2023 -R, expand the parkway, and save the trees.
Brooke Bryant, Ad Hoc Committee to Save the Northgate Galvin Trees, thanked staff and the City Council for their time and consideration; asserted that the trees posed no threat to the environment of the adjacent property; discussed the neighborhood petition to save the trees; benefits of the trees; the clear, May 22, 2023
16 documented history of the issue; the proposed improvements; the findings of the City Arborist ; and she asked that the City Council support Resolution 2023 -R and move forward with the parkway expansion to save the trees.
Cynthia Mab us, Applicant, provided background on herself; presented images depicting tree root systems and a list of milestones related to the issue; discussed the history of the property; costs associated with repairs to the foundation and the concrete block wall; asphalt repairs; willingness to help with costs to remove the trees; acknowledgement of the beauty of the trees; continued tree growth and damage done;
reinforcement of the concrete block wall; continued expa nsion of the root system; stability of the tree; she asked the City Council to remove the tree to save the foundation of her home; expressed openness to planting new trees; and she asked that the City reconsider the parkway expansion concept.
Peter Sunukj ian, Applicant Attorney, discussed his written objections submitted to the City Council; the appeal; attorney fees; potential unnecessary expense incurred by the City by not following the law the first time ; he threatened to issue a contempt order for fail ing to follow instructions if the Resolution is adopted ; noted c ourt authority to multiply attorney’s fees; discussed the temporary solution; and he proposed that a better use of City resources would be to replace the old tree with a new tree to save money spent on legal fees and renovations.
Peter Sebastian provided background on himself; encouraged the City Council not to be swayed by the previous speaker; felt that a hairline crack in a patio was not a reasonable reason to get rid of the trees; expressed gratitude to the Public Works Director and the City Council; discussed lack of evidence; and restoring the name of Tree City to Culver City.
Lisa Skelley thanked the City Council for their patience in the process; discussed the long, drawn -out series of events; the importance of protecting trees; the climate crisis; appreciation for innovative ways to save the trees; thanked Public Works for their support; and she urged the City Council to allow earmarked funds to be used to build a parkway expansion around the trees.
Dr. Vered Mirmovitch, provided background on herself; thanked the City Council for their consideration of resident concerns; asked that the City Council support Resolution 2023-R; discussed the number of times the neighborhood has come to argue in support May 22, 2023
17 of keeping the trees; scientific arguments presented on the importance of mature trees as part of the urban forest; noted that replacement with non -native trees would not solve the problem; other pr operties with damage from trees; the health benefits of trees; and strongly urged the City Council to retain the trees.
Nahum Melamed noted that both trees were on public land; discussed the high value placed on retaining the trees by local taxpaying residents; inspection of the trees by City -approved experts; determination of damage being caused by the trees and whether it is minor and repairable; and expressed support for mitigation of damage using taxpayer monies rather than removing the trees.
Suzanne Debenedittis provided background on herself; discussed the climate emergency; decisions of cost-benefit and the price of making moral choices; fires; flooding; climate disruption; length of time transplants would take; those in support of the trees; she asserted that it was immoral to destroy the trees; and she asked that the City Council keep the trees alive on behalf of everyone.
Khin Khin Gyi provided background on herself; asked the City to save the trees; reported that Southern California Gas Compa ny reported no evidence of intrusion in the natural gas line; expressed agreement with the decision of the current Public Works Director that removal of the trees was unnecessary; discussed consistency with the Urban Forest Master Plan; benefits of the trees; and she asked the City to be a climate change hero and save the trees.
Andrew Flores requested that the City Council support the community request and staff findings to preserve the trees and use approved funds to expand the parkway ; discussed mental health relief provided by the trees; and beauty in nature.
Anne Borgman reported living two houses down from the trees; discussed pollution; benefits of urban tree canopies; the importance of expanding tree canopies; and she felt that mature trees should not be taken down.
Julia Borgman asserted that the decision about the trees would affect their health and their future; noted that the trees kept their house cooler in the summer; and she asked that the City save the trees.
May 22, 2023
18 Sebastian Borgman asked that the City protect their health and their future; noted that the trees provided shade and helped clean the air from the oil field; and asked that the trees be saved.
Denise Neal discussed the importance of being close to nature and protecting plants; expressed support for the efforts of the Culver Crest neighborhood to keep the trees; pointed out that the person who wanted the trees removed was no longer in the neighborhood; and she asked that the request of the neighborhood to save the trees be respected.
Craig Jablin, Appellant and Member of the Ad Hoc Committee to Save the Northgate Galvin Trees, reported trying to figure out why the applicant want ed to remove the trees; noted that any home built in the 1940s should have a seismic retrof it; felt the applicant was trying to shift responsibility for property management to the City; discussed individual property management obligations; concern with litigious threats made to the City by the applicant; real estate speculators, home flippers , and corporations that come into the City to benefit and profit from citizens; taking a stand ; making a commitment to live in the City; concern with continuous litigation until options run out; and he expressed hope that the City would take a stand to save the trees.
Cynthia Mabus, Applicant, was disheartened by comments from her neighbors; discussed her presentation; the intent to keep the first tree; concern with lost time; her recommendation to enlarge the parkway, keep one tree , and remove the other; th e plan of urban renewal that she suggested; support from Public Works and the neighbors on the expansion of the parkway; length of time she has owned the property; sharing her home with those people who live in it; concern with the way she is being characterized; she indicated that she cared deeply about the environment and the neighborhood; proposed removing one tree and creating a new pl anting scheme to regenerate the urban environment; felt her proposal was a positive one; she wanted to have a good relationship with the neighbors; noted that she had properly maintained her home for the benefit of the neighborhood; and she asked the City Council to reconsider.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER O’BRIEN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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19 AYES: ERIKSSON, MCMORRIN, O’BRIEN, PUZA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the need to spell out why the previous decision was made; lack of extensive or repeated damage; the fact that requirements were not met to take out the tree; clear information in the current resolution; the importance of the tree canopy; the City policy to save trees at all costs; the desire to take care of one’s home and property; preserving the trees and allowing for safe growth; the proposed expansion of the parkway; support for granting the appeal, reversing the decision, adopting written findings to ensure compliance, and moving forward with the CIP; others with mature trees in their parkways; and staff agreement to move forward with the project immediately after approval.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
PUZA THAT THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE APPEAL TO OVERTURN THE
DECISION OF THE RETIRED PUBLIC WORKS DIRETOR AND ADOPT A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS THAT SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE SUPPORTS
THE CONCLUSION THAT THE DECISION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST TO REMOVE THE TREES LOCATED AT 10729-31 NORTHGATE STREET WAS BASED
ON AN ERROR OR DISPUTED FINDINGS, THEREBY, DENYING THE
APPLICANT’S REQUEST TO REMOVE THE TREES.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, MCMORRIN, O’BRIEN, PUZA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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Item PH-2
CC - Approval of an Amendment to the Parking License Agreement Relative to the Construction and Operation of the Culver Public Market Public Parking Structure at the Intersection of
Washington Boulevard and Centinela Avenue
This item was deferred to a future meeting.
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May 22, 2023
20 Item PH-3
CC - Adoption of a Resolution Confirming and Levying the Assessment for the Higuera Street Landscape and Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2023/2024
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER O’BRIEN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ERIKSSON THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVITS
OF PUB LICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICES AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, MCMORRIN, O’BRIEN, PUZA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
Mate Gaspar, Public Works Engineering Division Manager, provided a summary of the material of record.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER O’BRIEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, MCMORRIN, O’BRIEN, PUZA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin invited public comment.
T’Ana Allen, Deputy City Clerk, indicated no requests to speak.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, MCMORRIN, O’BRIEN, PUZA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
Council Member Eriksson thanked staff for a job well done as there were no complaints from the public.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING May 22, 2023
21 AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT LEVY FOR THE HIGUERA STREET LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, MCMORRIN, O’BRIEN, PUZA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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Item PH-4
CC - Adoption of a Resolution Confirming and Levying the Assessment for Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER O’BRIEN 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, MCMORRIN, O’BRIEN, PUZA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
Mate Gaspar, Public Works Engineering Division Manager, provided a summary of the material of record.
Council Member Eriksson felt that the City should take the initiative to bring the homeowners together to facilitate addressing the wall.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER O’BRIEN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, MCMORRIN, O’BRIEN, PUZA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin invited public comment.
T’Ana Allen, Deputy City Clerk, indicated no requests to speak.
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22 MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, MCMORRIN, O’BRIEN, PUZA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER O’BRIEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING
AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, MCMORRIN, O’BRIEN, PUZA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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Action Items
Item A-1
CC - (1) Designation of the 2023 Juneteenth Event as City - Sponsored; (2) Award of an Off-Cycle Special Event Grant in the Amount of $10,000 in the Form of In-Kind and/or Direct Funding for Event Production; and (3) Authorization to the City Manager to Administratively Approve Agreements, Permits and Licenses Needed to Conduct the Event
Elaine Gerety Warner, Economic Development Manager, introduced Special Events Manager, Edgar Varela who presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Memb ers regarding confirmation that the Wende Museum would be responsible for the applications of the permits and COI insurance , and would be signing on as fiscal receiver for the event; remaining funding for special events for the balance of the fiscal year;
unallocated funding; outside funding; sponsorship funding; and event costs.
Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin invited public comment.
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23 The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Jamie Wallace was called to speak but could not be heard.
Denise Neal asked about participating in planning the event; indicated that she had been working on strategies and potential participants; asked about the venue; noted there was not much time; and she wished she had been part of the process.
Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin indicated that there had been community outreach and that she would make time to connect with Ms. Neal to see how she could support.
Jamie Wallace encouraged the City to adopt the event and keep it going for the foreseeable future.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding ensuring the event is included in the subcommittee; concern that a flier portrayed the event as being put on by the Mayor Pro Tem and CCUSD; appreciation for organization of the event last year by former Mayor Lee, and this year by Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin and CCUSD; the importance of creating intentional spaces for events like Juneteenth; continued community building; honoring Black Americans; reminding regulars to apply for special event support; unallocated funds available for late applicants; appreciation to staff for their efforts; the importance of allocating space and resources for marginalized communities; and hope for deeper partnerships with the EHRAC and the community to get feedback.
Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin indicated that she would abstain from voting on the item as she had worked on the event.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMEBR ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER O’BRIEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. DESIGNATE THE 2023 JUNETEENTH EVENT AS CITY-SPONSORED; AND,
2. AWARD AN OFF-CYCLE SPECIAL EVENT GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO- EXCEED $10,000 IN THE FORM OF DIRECT AND IN-KIND FUNDING; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVE
APPLICABLE CITY PERMITS AND AGREEMENTS NEEDED TO CONDUCT THE EVENT; AND,
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24 4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, O’BRIEN, PUZA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
ABSTAIN: MCMORRIN
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Item A-2
CC - (1) Approval of a 2023 Summer Concert Series; (2) Approval of Issuance of a Request for Proposals for a Concert Promoter for a 2024 Summer Concert Series; (3) Consideration of the Culver City Cultural Arts Foundation as a Sponsor for the 2023 Summer Concert Series; (4) Approval of any Necessary Agreement for the Production of the 2023 Summer Concert Series within the Allocated Budget; and (5) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate
Elaine Gerety Warner, Economic Development Manager, provided a summary of the material of record.
Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Darrel Menthe emphasized the importance of including the Downtown community in the discussion; discussed scheduling issues; the hotels; balancing interests; and good public engagement on The Steps.
Jamie Wallace indicated that she had missed the concerts; she was plea sed that the Cultural Affairs Commission would be involved; and she hoped that the concerts would be brought back.
Jeannine Wisnoksy Stehlin, Cultural Affairs Commission er and Performing Arts Grant Subcommittee Member, indicated speaking on her own behalf and on behalf of Chair Tania Fleischer, expressed excitement about the return of the Summer Concert series to the Downtown area; discussed the history of Culver Arts as a pass -through fiscal receive r; agree ment that the Commission’s Performing Arts Grant Subcommittee was the proper advisory body for the series; selection of a Commissioner to May 22, 2023
25 participate with staff in the interview process; she requested that the work be part of the Performing Arts Grant Subcommittee using the expertise of both Commissioners; and she agreed that holding events on The Steps would be great as people would hang around.
Jim Clarke, Culver Arts Foundation, indicated being present to answer any questions; discussed their c ommitment to raise at least $30,000 to support the series; and noted the importance of reinstituting a Culver City tradition.
Denise Neal asked about the artist selection process noting local artists who wanted to be involved.
Ken Mand was pleased to see the Summer Concert Series return; discussed evaluating the look and feel of the event at the Culver Steps vs. at City Hall; the importance of building community; and having a positive event in a space that often experiences contention.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the short time frame; the Cultural Affairs Events Subcommittee; the RFP for 2024; alternate locations; appreciation for support by the Culver Arts Foundation; support for participation of both Cultural Affairs Commission Performing Arts Grant Subcommittee Members; the later start date in July going into early fall; lighting; activation of the space; incorporation of the Cultural Affairs Commission; timing; and prioritization.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER O’BRIEN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A 2023 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES; AND
2. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF AN RFP FOR A PROMOTER FOR A 2024 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES; AND,
3. ENGAGE THE CULVER CITY CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE 2023 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES; AND,
4. APPROVE ANY NECESSARY AGREEMENTS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE 2023 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES WITHIN THE ALLOCATED BUDGET; AND,
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
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26 6. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND,
7. PROVIDE DIRECTION TO THE CITY MANAGER AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, MCMORRIN, O’BRIEN, PUZA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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Item A-3
CC – Discussion and Direction to Staff Related to Limitation on Third Party Food Delivery Fees
Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager, provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the actions of other area cities; the tiered fee structure offered by DoorDash; the feeling that the cap is not enforced; the complicated structure; and unintended consequences of the cap.
Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Darrel Menthe, Culver City Downtown Business Association (DBA), felt that more information and discussion was necessary before taking a position and he suggested postponing the item.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Menthe and Council Members regarding outreach and lack of response.
Louis Maskin was called to speak but did not respond.
Jamie Wallace discussed the small profit margins of restaurants; delivery fees; the need for additional research; she encouraged allowing more time for the businesses to come to a consensus; and she expressed hope for resolution to help everyone.
Amanda Crim, DoorDash, discussed their mission; noted that 90% of COVID-related price controls on food delivery were no longer in effect; options for restaurants; options with partnerships; May 22, 2023
27 pricing plans; concern with keeping current fee limits in place; potential price increases; and she asked that they be involved in the process if the City Council chooses to move forward.
Luann Barry provided background on herself; noted that Tender Greens had chosen to reduce their prices for pick up; discussed low wage DoorDash jobs; perpetuating the problem; she suggested that the City Council push it off; felt that City would be sued; proposed letting customers know that small businesses could be lost; and she suggested that the Board of Supervisors look at AB 626, legal home restaurants.
Jesse Nuñez, Culver City Chamber of Commerce, discussed the importance of creating certainty in the market; the need for more data to help business owners and residents to make a more informed decision; questions to be answered; and willingness to help City staff gather more information.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding whether additional study was needed; the current lack of a cap on fees; concern that capping fees would decrease wages for the delivery workers; the feeling the price caps create a shortage; concern that putting in a cap would cause restaurants outside of the C ity to be prioritized; cost structure; expenses; disappointment in the lack of feedback; feedback received in support of the caps; delivery fees cutting into the ability of businesses to generate revenue; unsustainability of the fees for businesses; suppor t for gaining additional feedback from businesses before deciding how to proceed; the tiered fee structure; radius of service; the actions of San Francisco; concern with litigation; supporting small businesses;
determining a representative amount of response; interest level; collaboration with the DBA; engagement; determining priorities; and the timeline for the item to return.
Council Member Eriksson moved to leave it up to the Chamber of Commerce and the DBA to provide suggestions for how to address the issue.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the importance of summer months in revenue recovery; a suggestion to bring the issue back in September; allowing staff to prioritize other items and businesses to take stock on whether the cap is needed; the lapse in the ordinance; allowing time for comparison; having staff return with information for consideration at a future meeting; the San Francisco model; putting the responsibility on the businesses rather than on May 22, 2023
28 staff; the importance of having the City convene the space; authority; continuing the conversation; setting a date so the issue does not linger; convening a physical meeting; concern with creating work for staff; holding a zoom or Webex meeting in a City space; a nd allowing a conversation about how businesses are impacted and returning with a report.
Darrel Menthe suggested the Economic Vitality Task Force meet about the issue.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER O’BRIEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: DIRECT STAFF TO NOT MOVE FORWARD
BUT INSTEAD TO MEET WITH THE DBA AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO
HAVE A DISCUSSION AND RETURN WITH A REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL IN OCTOBER.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, MCMORRIN, O’BRIEN, PUZA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VERA
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin invited public comment.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council:
Denise Neal questioned whether certain items pertaining to the regional changes related to the Olympics could be revisited; discussed MOVE Culver City; submitting ideas to accommodate FIFA and Olympics traffic; creating a multi-agency law enforcement substation around Ivy Station; transient tax; raising funds to address the FBA (Foundational Black Americans) reparations fiscal structure for what ha d been previously approved; addressing homelessness; and the meeting with Karen Bass at UCLA.
Mayor Pro Tem Mc Morrin discussed the Olympics subcommittee; reparations work; hiring a consultant; and she indicated that she would follow up with Ms. Neal.
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May 22, 2023
29 Items from Council Members
None.
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Council Member Requests to Agendize Future Items
Council Member Puza received consensus from Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin and Council Member O’Brien to agendize consideration of adding the Sustainable Business Program back in to meet sustainability goals.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members re garding length of time the consultant has been on the program; whether there is a need to go out to bid with the program; support from the business community; clarification that the program is in year two of a five year program; cancellation of the program due to lack of a budget; inclusion of a presentation on the efficacy of the program; and including the program in the budget recommendation on June 12, 2023.
Council Member Eriksson discussed potential exploration of a Bike Path connection from Ince to the Bike Path noting that the property owner was in support of the idea.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding sending the item to the BPAC for consideration; the budget; and timing.
Council Member O’Brien received consensus from Mayor Pro Tem McMorrin and Council Members Eriksson and Puza to direct the BPAC to explore ingress/egress off of Ince to the Bike Path.
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May 22, 2023
30 Adjournment
There being no further business , at 10:35 p.m., the City Council, Culver City Housing Authority Board, Culver City Parking Authority, Redevelopment Financing Authority, and Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board adjourned to a special meeting to be held on June 5, 2023.
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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, Redevelopment Financing Authority, Culver City Housing Authority Board, and Culver City Parking Authority, Culver City, California
ALBERT VERA
MAYOR of Culver City, California and CHAIR of the Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board,
Redevelopment Financing Authority, Culver City Housing
Authority Board, and Culver City Parking Authority
Date: _________________________