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 January 8, 2024
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 McMorrin called the regular meeting of the City Council to order for Recognition Presentations at 6:45 p.m. in the Mike Balkman Chambers at City Hall and via Webex.
Present: Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, Mayor
Dan O’Brien, Vice Mayor
Göran Eriksson, Council Member
Freddy Puza, Council Member
Albert Vera, Council Member
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Recognition Presentations
Item R-1
CC – Proclamation in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebration Day 2024
Mayor McMorrin presented the Proclamation in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Day 2024.
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2 Francisca Castillo, Recreation and Community Services Manager, invited everyone to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration events on January 20 and 21.
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Recess
At 6:50 p.m. the City Council took a brief recess.
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Call to Order - Regular Session
Mayor 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 7:03 p.m. in the Mike Balkman Chambers at City Hall and via Webex with all Council Members present.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor McMorrin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Community Announcements by Members/Updates from Commission, Boards and/or Committees/Information Items from Staff
Council Member Puza wished everyone a Happy New Year and noted the deadline of January 12, 2024 for the LA County Rent Relief Program with additional information available at
lacountyrentrelief.com.
Council Member Vera wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Vice Mayor O’Brien echoed best wishes to everyone for a Happy New Year; read a quote from Dr . Martin Luther King, Jr. about the importance of doing for others ; and he announced that the Ballona Creek Bike Path would be mostly closed for maintenance this week.
Mayor McMorrin expressed best wishes to everyone for a Happy New Year; thanked staff for their support; noted that much work January 8, 2024
3 of staff is not seen by the public; announced Teen Night on January 11, 2024 at the Teen Center; invited anyone interested to attend the Sustainability Subcommittee meeting on January 11; reminded everyone to get vaccinated; and she encouraged people to follow culvercity.gov and culvercityprcs for updates.
Diana Chang, Chief Transp ortation Officer, provided an update on the City’s micro -mobility program; discussed services provided by Bird; and she indicated that the City would be going out for Requests for Solicitations for additional operators to ensure continued availability of services in the City.
Mayor McMorrin indicated that adjournment in memory of would be discussed at the end of the meeting.
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Information Items
Item I-1
CC – Update on Homelessness Emergency Including Project Homekey, Safe Camping, and Other Housing Programs (This update is made pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 8630(c) requiring a periodic review of the Local Emergency)
Arames White -Shearin, Assistant to the City Manager on Homelessness, introduced the item.
Marna Johnson, Housing and Human Services Project Manager, discussed the upcoming LAHSA (Los Angeles Housing Services Authority) Annual Homeless Count from January 23-25, 2024; the request from LAHSA for volunteers; counts taken over several days in Los Angeles; the internal Count in Culver City on January 24; proposed participants; use of internal staff and outreach teams rather than volunteers; and the planned update at the January 22, 2024 City Council meeting.
Dr. Daniel Richardson provided an update on the Culver City Mobile Crisis Team; discussed delivery of the van; adjustments to the van to meet needs; amenities; and the upcoming Wellness Fair on February 27.
John Nachbar, City Manager, requested that the City Council reduce the frequency of staff reports as they are only required every 60 days.
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4 Arames White -Shearin, Assistant to the City Manager on Homelessness, presented photographs of holiday celebrations for residents at Project Homekey and Wellness Village and she discussed donations received.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding support for changing report frequency; allowing staff to determine when they have something to report while adhering to the 60 day requirement; milestones and accomplishments; the intent to reduce staff burden; acknowledgement of the work still to be accomplished; cold weather response; increased calls during weather events; programs that are up and running; providing information in a paper report; appreciation to staff for the presentation; delays to moving in; occupancy rates; additional construction and pest abatement that created delays; plans to move in additional individuals; extra time allowed for some individuals to transition; the waiting list; staff time spent on enforcement; including those with lived experience in the process; check-ins with people on site; ensuring that the opinions of those most impacted are centered in the process; the LAHSA Committee; the update to the Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness (ACOHH) Bylaws; service providers that include those with lived experience doing outreach and case management; response to resident feedback; monthly reports; ensuring that Project Homekey is fully staffed before moving to updates every 60 days; public interest; and accountability.
Mayor McMorrin moved to direct staff to provide updates every 30 days and Council Member Puza seconded the motion.
Council Member Eriksson proposed a substitute motion that staff provide updates every 60 days in compliance with the ordinance, with more frequent updates if deemed necessary by staff.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
VERA THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO PROVIDE UPDATES EVERY 60 DAYS UNLESS STAFF DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE SOONER.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, O’BRIEN, VERA
NOES: MCMORRIN, PUZA
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5 Joint Public Comment – Items NOT On the Agenda
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
James Richardson expressed appreciation to the City Council for their work; discussed ghosts in Culver City; people who have lost their identity; the economy; and people who do not want to move ahead.
Dr. Luther Henderson commended the City Council for their leadership and actions to address homeless issues; discussed the inability of Culver City taxpayers to sustain housing and ancillary services to the homeless and those who have entered the country illegally; the duty of government to ensure public safety; law enforcement; he called on the City Council to rescind the Sanctuary City Resolution that impedes deportation noting the burden on taxpayers; and he asked the City Council to agendize sending a resolution to the President of the United States requesting that he faithfully execute laws.
Mayor McMorrin asked the City Clerk to read the statement of inclusion.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, read a statement with regard to inclusion and public speaking guidelines.
Megan Oddsen Goodwin with one minute ceded by Todd Goodwin, emphasized the importance of public safety and responsibility around the former gun store; discussed unused power belt bullets found by the dumpster; City response to remove the dumpster; additional ammunition found around the lot; lead exposure; items turned in to the Culver City Police Department (CCPD) with pictures sent to Council Members; the former gun store owners; the fact that it is illegal in California to throw bullets in the trash; concern with people digging through the dumpster to gain access to things they would not otherwise be able to obtain; negligence of the gun store owners; she provided receipts containing personal information that were found strewn around the dumpster along with a c onfederate flag; acknowledged that the City is not responsible for errors of the previous owner but noted that the City is now responsible for items found in and around the property; she expressed gratitude and
appreciation to the City for obtaining the property; noted the importance of understanding the responsibility of handling the January 8, 2024
6 property properly; and she added that children walking to school could pick up the items left behind.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding communication with Ms. Oddsen Goodwin; staff response; and assurance that the City would secure the site.
Carolyn Libuser expressed opposition to Measure E on the March 2024 ballot; discussed money to help the schools; the need to build a new high school with a pool; the vague list of items brought forward by the School Board; concern with writing a blank check; she felt the figure was too high; she asked everyone to vote against Measure E; and she hoped that in the future a measure would be brought forward with a more reasonable budget.
Lynn Cutchin discussed lack of action on her previously approved request that the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCS) provide mulch to t he Culver City Expo Line Bike Path; budgetary issues; efforts to beautify the area; the request for mulch already owned by the City to be dropped into the area; residents helping with cleanup efforts; she noted improvements along Ballona Creek; and the relatively small area to be addressed.
Discussion ensued between Ms. Cutchin, staff and Council Members regarding contact information and jurisdiction over the area.
Melissa Sanders echoed comments made by Carolyn Libuser; discussed deferred maintenance by CCUSD; the need to build a new high school; the list of items to be addressed; she asserted that Measure E would affect everyone in the City; expressed concern with CCUSD leadership; requested a response to her email to the City Manager about stop signs on Elenda and Garfield and Elenda and Franklin; discussed striping; updated school signs; and the need for a safer route to school.
Chad Kroeger discussed the release Jeffrey Epstein’s list; trust in American institutions; and he asked the City Council to release the Keanu Reeves list to highlight altruistic
individuals.
Rebecca Rona Tuttle, speaking on behalf of the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC) , requested help in spreading the word regarding nominations for the Equity and Human Relations Awards; discussed the origin and purpose of the awards; information and applications available on the City website; the awards ceremony in March; award categories and January 8, 2024
7 eligibility; who can nominate; and she noted the need to recognize deserving individuals in the community.
Mayor McMorrin asked that staff update the website to reflect the 2024 awards.
Ruth Roofless discussed her experiences trying to assist homeless individuals; helping people get tent s; an instance where an occupant of the Safe Parking Program was kicked out because their tire was flat and a homeless person who had money to get a room to gain shelter from the rain but was refused access to a hotel noting that they were now in motels; expressed appreciation to Mayor McMorrin for making places in the City available; discussed paying and empowering unhoused people to do the Count back in 2007 ; providing autonomy for homeless individuals to participate and speak for themselves; and she thanked the City for having shelters available.
Judi Sherman was looking forward to the Fox Hills Park Clean Up on January 21; reported receipt of a community meeting notice regarding a developer proposal to build 1,110 residential units; discussed the 100 unit density per acre designation; the number of units proposed for the area; developers flocking to the high designation area; previous approval of the designation; equitable distribution of units in the City; the need to reduce the designation to under 65 units per acre in the General Plan; Fox Hills Plaza; she noted that Fox Hills was already the densest residential area in the City; and she asked that the actions of the previous City Council be reversed.
Marci Baun thanked CCPD for their efforts to keep the streets; safe; felt that adding bike decals for cyclists was unnecessary since a law had been passed requiring drivers to give cyclists three feet; questioned why time was allocated to painting bike decals but not for painting crosswalks at Elenda and Franklin and Elenda and Garfield; discussed promises made in March 2023; lack of a study regarding the intended installation of stop signs at those intersections; assurances in Octo ber 2023 that no stop signs would be installed; vague language regarding spending in Measure E; required number of swimming instructional hours annually; equity; ensuring access and water safety; and she asked that The Plunge be fully opened again.
Michael Koppy provided background on himself; indicated opposition to the proposed development at Culver and Sawtelle; discussed regulations that are not being followed; ensuring that developers follow every rule; lack of neighbor notification; January 8, 2024
8 community meetings; errors; negligence; ensuring that zoning and regulations are being adhered to; and he asked that the Planning Department be instructed to hold the developers accountable.
Patrick Spease expressed opposition to reducing the frequency of updates regarding the homeless emergency; felt that something declared to be an emergency should have the utmost priority; noted the need for continued focus on emergencies the City faces; discussed the ne ed for more information; metrics to measure progress; alignment with efforts by LA county; and he asked that the “emergency” not be pushed to the backburner until it is solved.
Kelli Estes echoed comments made by the previous speaker; felt that there should be no more than 30 days without a report on the housing situation; discussed the need for facts and information on the programs; accountability for money spent; the continuing emergency; costs to taxpayers; she expressed appreciation to Mayor McMorrin f or pushing for more in -depth answers; and she asked that the City Council be responsible and reconsider any decision to reduce the frequency of reports to more than 30 days.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Order of the Agenda
Items C-3, C-6, and C-10 were considered separately.
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9 Consent Calendar
Item C-1
CC:HA:SA - Approval of Cash Disbursements for December 2, 2023 to December 29, 2023
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL , HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD: APPROVE CASH
DISBURSEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 2, 2023 TO DECEMBER 29, 2023.
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Item C-2
CC:HA:PA:SA - Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on December 11, 2023
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL , HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, PARKING
AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD: APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 11, 2023.
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Item C-3
CC - Approval of a Temporary Use Permit to Allow Extended Construction Hours for an Office Development Located at 8833 National Boulevard (P2023-0242-TUP)
Vice Mayor O’Brien received clarification that most of the time ingress and egress would be from Venice Boulevard and he asked about use of large trucks during peak traffic hours.
Mayor McMorrin invited public input.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Greg Ames spoke on behalf of the project applicant indicating that primary access would be off Venice Boulevard and he discussed proscribed hours when trucking operations are not allowed.
Amy Smith, CREED LA, expressed support for the project and for allowing extended construction hours; discussed South Coast Air Quality Management Thresholds; lighting impacts; and she noted January 8, 2024
10 reduced duration of the project would result in less impact to the community.
Zachary Str asters, C REED LA, asserted that the project was appropriate for the community; discussed thresholds for light and noise; alleviating a longer construction timeline; air quality; traffic impacts; focusing on ensuring that the project is not a nuisanc e to the neighbors; due diligence; and the intent to enrich and enhance the City.
Jeff Bree, Ironworkers 433, expressed support for the project and the request for a Temporary Use Permit for extended construction hours; discussed shortening the length of the construction process; and decreased impacts to the community.
Shomari Davis was called to speak but did not respond.
Alex Calderon, Sheetmetal Workers Local 105, expressed support for the project and the extended construction hours; discussed local hires; payment of area wage standards; reducing community impacts; and he asked the City Council to approve the permit for extended construction hours.
Ken Mand thanked the developers for their efforts to minimize construction and operations impact on the neighbors; noted the acknowledgement that the National entrance was temporary; he felt that having the bulk of project access on Venice Boulevard would benefit the neighbors; expressed support for extended construction hours; felt that neighbors close to the project would not be negatively impacted; and he discussed the
importance of specificity with the haul outs and the
Construction Management Plan.
Justin Walters, Plumbers Local 78, expressed support for the project and for the request for extended hou rs which he felt would be a benefit to the community; discussed developer commitment to the area; and reducing community impact by reducing the number of construction days.
Steven Coker discussed his experience living across the street from a large development that was granted extended construction hours; the success for developers to reduce the number of days, but the failure in terms of neighborhood suffering; lack of anywhere to call to report trucks showing up at 5:30 a.m. in residential areas; he expressed opposition to the extended hours with the exception of the six days to build the crane; noted that Culver City allows construction 7 days per week vs. 6 days January 8, 2024
11 per week allowed in Los Angeles; pointed out impacts in the middle of the night; expressed willingness to sit in traffic for a few more days ; and he asked the City Council to respect the neighbors’ need for adequate sleep.
Shomari Davis was called to speak but did not respond.
Council Member Eriksson received clarification from the applicant representative regarding neighborhood intrusion; differences between the proposed project and prior projects that received approval for extended business hours; a monitored hotline to address specific complaints posted onsite; new City requirements for sound attenuation; impacts of mitigation measures; and he noted the ability of the City to rescind or adjust the extended hours.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. DETERMINE THE REQUESTED TEMPORARY USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
EXTENDED CONSTRUCTION HOURS AT THE CROSSINGS CAMPUS OFFICE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 8833 NATIONAL BOULEVARD (TUP) IS IN THE PUBLIC’S INTEREST AND SATISFIES THE REQUIRED FINDINGS SET FORTH IN CCMC SECTION 17.520.030; AND APPROVE THE TUP; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO PREPARE
AND ISSUE A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT DECISION LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE TUP (I.E., BEYOND
THE NUMBER OF DAYS PER ACTIVITY REQUESTED), PROVIDED THERE ARE
NO NEW IMPACTS THAT WERE NOT CONSIDERED AND MITIGATED PRIOR TO
APPROVAL OF THE TUP (IF APPROVED BY COUNCIL, THIS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE TUP CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL).
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Item C-4
CC - Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Salary Schedule for Non-Benefited Employees (NBNE) in Accordance with the State of California Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2024
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALARY
SCHEDULE FOR NON -BENEFITED EMPLOYEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024.
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Item C-5
CC – (1) Acceptance of State Funding of $1,000,000 for the Jubilo Village Affordable Housing Development (4464 Sepulveda Boulevard) and $500,000 for the Wende Museum Affordable Housing for Artists at Risk Development (10860 Culver Boulevard) through the Department of Housing and Community Development; and (2) FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT: Approval of a Budget Amendment to Record the Revenue of $1.5 Million and Appropriate the $1.5 Million to the Respective Projects
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ACCEPT STATE FUNDING OF $1,000,000 FOR THE JUBILO VILLAGE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND $500,000 FOR THE WENDE MUSEUM
AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ARTISTS AT RISK DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; AND,
2. APPROVE A RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENT TO RECORD THE REVENUE OF $1.5 MILLION AND APPROPRIATE THE $1.5 MILLION TO THE RESPECTIVE PROJECTS (REQUIRES A FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE).
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Item C-6
CC – Approval of a Proposed Budget Amendment Appropriating $10,871 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to Cover the Costs for a Senior Prom and Resource Fair
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council:
Melissa Sanders expressed support for the item.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: APPROVE A PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $10,871 FROM THE GENERAL FUND UNASSIGNED BALANCE
TO COVER THE COSTS FOR A SENIOR PROM AND RESOURCE FAIR (REQUIRES FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE).
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13 Item C-7
CC – Approval of an Amendment to an Existing Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for Contract Planning Manager Services for an Additional Amount Not-to-Exceed $36,000 (Aggregate Contract Amount Not-to-Exceed $86,000)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR CONTRACT PLANNING MANAGER SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO-EXCEED $36,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT - TO-EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $86,000. 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 $72,006 Related to Improvements on City-Owned Properties (Known as Project Homekey) at 3868 and 3900 Sepulveda Boulevard
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS WITH CORNERSTONE CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $72,006; 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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14 Item C-9
CC - Approval of Amendments to the Purchase Orders with Napa Auto Parts ($30,000), Sonsray Fleet Services ($40,000) and Waxie Sanitary Supply ($50,000) for an Additional Aggregate Amount of $120,000 in Fiscal Year 2023-2024
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE PURCHASE ORDERS WITH NAPA AUTO PARTS ($30,000), SONSRAY FLEET SERVICES ($40,000) AND WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY ($50,000) FOR AN ADDITIONAL AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $120,000 IN FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING OFFICE R TO EXECUTE SUCH PURCHASE ORDERS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-10
CC - Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Culver City Unified School District and the Culver City Education Foundation to Apply for the Partnerships for Local Agriculture & Nutrition Transformation in Schools (PLANTS) Grant in the Amount of $500,000
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council:
Melissa Sanders expressed support for the item and hoped to see the City and CCUSD engage in more collaboration on projects.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE CULVER
CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (CCUSD) AND CULVER CITY EDUCATION
FOUNDATION (CCEF ) TO APPLY FOR THE PARTNERSHIPS FOR LOCAL
AGRICULTURE & NUTRITION TRANSFORMATIONS IN SCHOOLS (PLANTS) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW AND 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
SA - (1) Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; (2) Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Successor Agency Administrative Budget from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and (3) Authorization to the Executive Director to Make Such Payments on Behalf of the Successor Agency
THAT THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025; AND,
2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MAKE PAYMENTS INCLUDED
ON THE ROPS ON BEHALF OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY (SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL OF THE ROPS AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET BY THE OVERSIGHT BOARD AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE).
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ITEMS C- 1 THROUGH C-11.
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Action Items
Item A-1
CC - (1) Adoption of Resolutions and/or Motions Appointing City Council Members/Staff Members to Various Outside Agency Boards, City Council Subcommittees and Other Related Bodies; (2) Creation of Subcommittees as Needed and Appointments thereto; (3) Dissolution of Subcommittees as Needed; and (4) Direction to the City Clerk as Deemed Appropriate
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council:
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16 Melissa Sanders discussed those appointed to Commissions and Committees who are part of a lawsuit against the City; conflict of interest; and she hoped the City Council would address the issue.
Responding to an inquiry from Mayor McMorrin , City Attorney Heather Baker clarified that no members of the City Council were active participants in litigation against the City; she indicated that she was aware that the issue had been raised previously; and she stated that she was not able to comment on whether it was a legal issue.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, introduced the item and provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding those positions where the Mayor is meant to be the delegate and the Vice Mayor is the alternate.
Mayor McMorrin indicated he r desire to serve on the Westside Council of Governments noting her related service and the importance providing the opportunity to other Council Members to learn how other bodies work.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the importance of forming coalitions; bodies with in- person meetings; benefits to the City to keep stable positions rather than rotating; the learning curve associated with different positions; establishing a policy for consistency; the amount of time required of different positions; scheduling issues with being an alternate vs. serving as the delegate; staff guidance; cities that have the alternate and the member attend; the imp ortance of providing a consistent presence; a statement last year that the Mayor should sit on the Clean Power Alliance; aiming for a balance of committee assignments; level of commitment; transparency with frequency of meetings; keeping a record how much people are able to meet and represent the City; weighting the rigorousness of different bodies; workload; bodies that did not meet or met very infrequently and those that are gearing up for this year; the recommendation to dissolve the Housing and Homeless ness Subcommittee since the work with the Housing Element had been concluded; difficulty agreeing on changes; the importance of diversity of thought; items that the City Council has had to consider because agreement could not be made within the subcommitte e; contentious issues in the City; the process; allowing for different perspectives; appreciation to the PRCS department for their response to community feedback; January 8, 2024
17 bodies with work in progress that would benefit from continuity of membership; staff-driven bodies; staff changes; differences between the proposed police policies subcommittee and the prior police subcommittee; other issues to be addressed; collaboration with staff regarding policies, initiatives , and technologies arising in 2024; moving away from having a subcommittee focusing on the police in general; narrowing the focus to policy and technology; appreciation for the information coming to the City Council in the daily and weekly logs; infrequent meetings of the Police Liaison Subcommittee; continued efforts to build trust by CCPD; concern with pulling back on interfacing with the City Council; and reports.
Mayor McMorrin expressed concern with the narrowing of the police subcommittee and not having a subcommittee talking about communication with the community and overall direction to CCPD noting that she had been hoping to rejoin the police
subcommittee to stay abreast with what is happening; she discussed the importance of communication with the Police Chief; and she indicated her strong desire to serve on the new police subcommittee.
Further discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the intent of the change to ensure the ad hoc status of the subcommittee; the ability of the new subcommittee to perform many of the functions being sought by the Mayor; the ongoing community outreach initiative; police issues that can be brought back to the Independent Cities Association; and dissolution of the LAX FAA Subcommittee that was set up to track lawsuits.
Mayor McMorrin again emphasized her interest in serving as the representative for the Westside Council of Governments.
Vice Mayor O’Brien indicated his wish to stay on the Westside Council of Governments.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the number of positions each Council Member was appointed to; number of bodies; and bodies that will be completing their task.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA , SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING MAYOR MCMORRIN AS DELEGATE AND VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN AS ALTERNATE DELEGATE FOR THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE; AND,
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18 2. APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AS DELEGATE AND VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN AS ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES/LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION; AND,
3. ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AS
DELEGATE AND COUNCIL MEMBER VERA AS ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY; AND,
4. ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING MAYOR MCMORRIN AS DIRECTOR, AND VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR, TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT #5; AND,
5. ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING MAYOR MCMORRIN AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE AND VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN AS ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATIO N OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG); AND,
6. TAKE NO ACTION, LEAVING THE CITY MANAGER JOHN M. NACHBAR AS
OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DISASTER MAN AGEMENT AREA A EXECUTIVE BOARD; AND
7. APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON , AS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD; AND VICE MAYO R O’BRIEN AS THE ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE WESTSIDE CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS; AND,
8. APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA AS LIAISON TO INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATIONS INTEROPERABILITY SYSTEM (ICIS); AND,
9. APPOINT MAYOR MCMORRIN AS THE DELEGATE AND COUNCIL MEMBER
VERA AS ALTERNATE TO THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA (FORMERLY THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION); AND,
10. APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA TO
SERVE ON THE LAX NOISE ROUNDTABLE WITH A TERM LIMIT OF TWO YEARS; AND,
11. TAKE NO ACTION , LEAVING FRANCISCA CASTILLO . PARKS,
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER, AS THE CURRENT MAYOR’S DESIGNEE ON THE BALDWIN HILLS & URBAN WATERSHE D CONSERVANCY BOARD; AND,
12. APPOINT MAYOR MCMORRIN AND COUNCIL MEMBER VERA AS MEMBERS
OF THE BALDWIN HILLS COMMUNITY ADVISORY PANEL (CAP) FOR THE BALDWIN HILLS COMMUNITY STANDARDS DISTRICT (CSD); AND,
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19 13. APPOINT MAYOR MCMORRIN AND VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN AS MEMBERS OF THE JOINT FINANCE AND JUDICIARY SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
14. APPOINT MAYOR MCMORRIN AND VICE MAYO R O’BRIEN TO THE TREASURY INVESTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE; AND
15. APPOINT MAYOR MCMORRIN AND VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN, AS MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT, FINANCIAL PLANNING AND BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
16. APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, TO THE STANDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
17. APPOINT MAYOR MCMORRIN AND VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN TO THE CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY COUNCIL LIAISON SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
18. APPOINT MAYOR MCMORRIN AND COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA TO THE STANDING SUSTAINABILITY SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
19. APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA TO THE STANDING MOBILITY, TRAFFIC AND PARKING SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
20. APPOINT MAYOR MCMORRIN AND COUNCIL MEMBER VERA TO THE AD HOC CITY COUNCIL POLICIES SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
21. APPOINT VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN AND COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA TO THE CITY COUNCIL-WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE LIAISON SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
22. APPOINT MAYOR MCMORRIN AND VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN TO THE AD HOC SHORT TERM RENTALS POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
23. APPOINT MAYOR MCMORRIN AND COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA TO THE AD HOC EQUITY SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
24. APPOINT VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN AND COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA TO THE AD HOC 2028 SUMMER OLYMPICS PREPARATION SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
25. APPOINT VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN AND COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA TO THE AD HOC MINIMUM WAGE SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
26. APPOINT VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN AND COUNCIL MEMBER VERA TO THE
AD HOC BILL BOTTS FIELDS AND VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
27. APPOINT VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN AND COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA TO THE AD HOC GENERAL PLAN SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
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20 28. APPOINT MAYOR MCMORRIN AND COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA TO THE AD HOC MLK JR. EVENT SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
29. APPOINT VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN AND COUNCIL MEMBER VERA TO THE AD HOC SIGNAGE SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
30. APPOINT VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN AND COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA TO THE AD HOC FISCAL YEAR 20 24-2025 SPECIAL EVENTS GRANT PROGRAM SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
31. APPOINT VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN AND COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON TO THE AD HOC 2024 LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY PLATFORM SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
32. APPOINT MAYOR MCMORRIN AND VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN TO THE COUNTY INGLEWOOD OIL FIELD (IOF) COUNTY PROJECTS SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
31. APPOINT VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN AND COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON TO THE AD HOC 2024 POLICE POLICIES SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
32. DISSOLVE THE AD HOC FISCAL YEAR 20 23-2024 SPECIAL EVENTS GRANT PROGRAM SUBCOMMITTEE; AD HOC 2023 LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY PLATFORM SUBCOMMITTEE; AD HOC CANNABIS POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ; NONCONFORMING FIREARMS RETAILER USES SUBCOMMITTEE ; FIESTA VENDOR AD HOC SUBC OMMITTEE; AD HOC LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT (LA X) AND FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) SUBCOMMITTEE; AD HOC POLICE LIAISON SUBCOMMITTEE; AD HOC
REGIONAL OIL OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE (ALSO KNOWN AS OIL DRILLING SUBCOMMITTEE); AD HOC STREET VENDOR S SUBCOMMITTEE; AND THE AD HOC HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS SUBCOMMITTEE.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, indicated that no additional requests to speak had been received.
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21 Items from Council Members
Council Member Vera reported that AED (Automated External Defibrillator) defibrillators were missing from Council Chambers and the Atrium.
John Nachbar, City Manager, indicated that they were in the midst of being replaced, and, responding to inquiry he indicated that he would return with additional information about staff training.
Council Member Eriksson indicated that CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) provided such training.
Mayor McMorrin read a remembrance of David Ashcroft and Ja ne Brockman; asked that the meeting be adjourned in their memory; and expressed condolences to their families.
Council Member Vera was saddened to hear of the passing of David Ashcroft and expressed condolences to his family.
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Council Member Requests to Agendize Future Items
None.
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MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, SECONDED BY MAYOR MCMORRIN AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF DAVID ASHCROFT AND JANE BROCKMAN.
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22 Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:50 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 in memory of David Ashcr oft and Ja ne Brockman to a regular meeting to be held on January 22, 2024.
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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
YASMINE-IMANI MCMORRIN
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: _________________________