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 22, 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, Culver City Housing Authority Board, Culver City Parking Authority Board, Redevelopment Financing Authority, an d Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board to order at 5:31 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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Closed Session
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, called the following individuals to speak on Closed Session items but received no response:
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2 Item CS-1:
Jamie Wallace
Michael Tesfai
Melissa Sanders
Item CS-2:
Michael Tesfai
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR O’BRIEN
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL, CULVER CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD,
REDEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION.
At 5:33 p.m. the City Council, Culver City Housing Authority Board, Culver City Parking Authority Board, Redevelopment Financing Authority, and Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board adjourned to Closed Session to consider the following Closed Session Items:
CS-1 CC - Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Re: Friends and Families for MOVE Culver City v. City of Culver City et. al.
Case No. 23STCP03833
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
CS-2 CC - Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Re: Yes In My Back Yard, et al. v. City of Culver City, et al.
Case No. 20STCV43253
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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Regular Session
Mayor 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 Board at 7:00 p.m. with five Council Members present.
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January 22, 2024
3 Recognition Presentations
Item R-1
CC – Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing February 4, 2024 aw World Cancer Day
Council Member Puza presented the proclamation recognizing February 4, 2024 as World Cancer Day.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, accepted the proclamation; indicated that her 89 year old mother is a three -time cancer survivor; noted the importance of a healthy lifestyle; and acknowledged the continued need to push for solutions.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor McMorrin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session.
Mayor McMorrin indicated nothing to report out of Closed Session.
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Community Announcements by Members/Updates from Commission, Boards and/or Committees/Information Items from Staff
Council Member Puza discussed the Martin Luther King , Jr.
Celebration; care packages put together for Project Homekey; gratitude to staff for their efforts to make the day a success; participation by Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager Dove;
postponement of the service component due to the rain;
appreciation to Jezenia Aguirre and Matthew Withers for their work on the service component; he reported attending the Western States Carpenters Reception; and he announced Coffee with Senator Lola Smallwood Cuevas on January 27 at the Playa Vista Library.
Vice Mayor O’Brien echoed remarks about the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration; discussed serving those who need service; the January 22, 2024
4 importance of recognizing National Cancer Aw areness Day; and early detection.
Mayor McMorrin thanked staff for their efforts to make the Martin Luther King , Jr. Celebration a success; extended condolences to the King family on the death of their youngest son; discussed Korean American Day on Januar y 13th; and the importance of reproductive care on what would have been the 51st Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade in January.
John Nachbar, City Manager, introduced the newly appointed Assistant City Manager, Mike Bruckner.
Mark Muenzer , Planning and Development Director, introduced Planning Division Manager, Emily Stadnicki.
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Joint Public Comment – Items NOT On the Agenda
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, read a statement regarding hate speech.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Irene Becker was called to speak but was not present in Council Chambers or on Webex.
Dr. Luther Henderson was called to speak but was not present in Council Chambers or on Webex.
James Richardson was called to speak but was not present in Council Chambers or on Webex.
Jim Clarke, Culver City Sister City Committee, discussed the donation of the Meditation Garden in front of the Julian Dixon Library by Kaizuka, Japan; 50th anniversary events planned for 2025; expected participation by a large contingent from Kaizuka and the local Japanese American community; concern that the garden is in disrepair and in need of significant and costly restoration; a team of gardeners from Kaizuka coming in May 2024 to assess conditions and make recommendations; restoration to the original condition; City responsibility for upkeep of all gifts donated to the City; a potential visit from the Mayor of Kaizuka in the spring; and he received City Council consensus January 22, 2024
5 that they direct staff to work with the Sister City Committee to agendize a presentation to the City Council with facilitation of a Zoom meeting between the Mayors, and a conversation between Mayor McMorrin and Supervisor Holly Mitc hell for the garden restoration and maintenance of the garden located on county property.
Jay Garacochea, West Vector Control Board Tru stee, provided a status report on the District; discussed the importance of eliminating standing water; increases in mosquito activity and West Nile Virus up north due to flooding; levels in southern California; brochures with checklists available; removal of campers on Jefferson Boulevard; the reopening of Ballona Wetlands; clearing of vegetation; treatment of water ; and additional information available from the West Vector Control Board.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Gara cochea and Council Members regarding ways to get mosquitofish, and availability and distribution of information.
Andy Cheng with one minute ceded by Eileen C hen, provided background on himself; proposed a street naming to honor Bruce Lee; discussed area signature collection; the Bruce Lee Foundation; plans for a small m useum at 4114 Van Buren Place ; and he asked for assistance from the City.
John Nachbar, City Manager, indicated that Economic Development staff had been working with the speaker; discussed the
application for street naming; and staff assistance with meeting challenging City requirements.
Project representatives discussed challenges with collecting signatures.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the process for a commemorative naming; the ability of the City Council to grant a waiver; the need to agendize further discussion; the significant undertaking; intent and purpose behind levels of the commemorative naming; and City Council consensus was achieved from Mayor McMorrin, Vice Mayor O’Brien, and Council Members Puza and Vera to agendize consideration of the item.
Melissa Sanders expressed concern with Measure E on the March 2024 ballot; discussed potential effects to everyone; the amount requested; concerning behavior of School Board leadership and January 22, 2024
6 the Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD); money for modernization and small projects; deferred maintenance; lack of vision; lack of staff or community input into the bond; clarification that no buildings, hardscaping , or landscaping would be built with the bond; and she acknowledged that money is needed, but expressed concern with waste.
Carolyn Libuser discussed use of bond monies at Santa Monica High School; plans to move CCUSD offices; opening up a parcel to put housing at Irving Place; concern that fixing dangerous conditions is not in the first phase of the bond; and concern with not heeding consultant recommendations.
Patrick Godinez indicated that he was living in his RV; discussed being moved at the Lincoln and Jefferson site; Culver City as being a model for the rest of the county; the internal homeless count; he asked the City to focus on RVs and understand what is involve d with them; discussed Safe Parking;
registration; smog checks; issues related to RVs; money allocated by Los Angeles Council Person Traci Park for a pilot program; and the CES (Coordinated Entry System).
Responding to Mayor McMorrin, Mr. Godinez indicat ed that he wanted to confirm that St. Josephs was the service provider for the City; he reported working with HUD (Housing and Urban Development); and he asked that the City pay attention to RVs.
John Nachbar, City Manager, indicated that staff would do their best to follow up.
John Cohn, Culver City Exchange Club, discussed bringing the Annual Culver City Car Show back to the downtown area; pending staff reports; and he received City Council consensus from Vice Mayor O’Brien and Council Members Eriksson and Vera to agendize consideration of modifying the current Downtown Business Association (DBA) MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) to consider the Car Show an event, or to consider an off -cycle grant for the event.
Anya Baroff discussed victims’ rights and advocacy within the police department; adherence to Marci’s Law protocols when a victim of a crime comes forth; she asked that a trauma-informed victim’s advocate be provided in Culver City; felt that victims should not be fe arful of standing up for themselves; she encouraged the City to provide training on trauma -informed reporting measures to peace officers with measures to ensure that Marci’s Law protocols are upheld; and she discussed January 22, 2024
7 California victim’s rights and county safety standards.
Council Member Eriksson noted that Culver City Police Department (CCPD) was present and would surely take the comments to heart.
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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-4, C-5, C-10, C-11, and C-12 were considered separately.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
CC:HA:SA - Approval of Cash Disbursements for December 30, 2023 to January 12, 2024
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL , HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD: APPROVE CASH
DISBURSEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 30, 2023 TO JANUARY 12, 2024.
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Item C-2
CC:HA:PA:SA - Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on January 8, 2024
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 JANUARY 12, 2024.
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January 22, 2024
8 Item C-3
CC - Approval of Amendment to Existing Professional Services Agreement with MGE Engineering in an Amount Not -to-Exceed $162,977 for Final Engineering Design Services for Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program (BPMP) for Overland Avenue/ Ballona Creek, Duquesne Avenue/Ballona Creek, and Washington Boulevard/Ballona Creek, Federal Aid Project No. BPMPL 5240(037); (2) Authorization to the Public Works Director/City Engineer to Approve Amendment(s) to the Agreement in an Additional Amount Not -to-Exceed $24,058 (15%) for Unexpected Costs; and (3) FOUR -FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT: Approval of a Related Budget Amendment Appropriating $137,443 in Federal Funds
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MGE ENGINEERING IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $162,977 FOR
FINAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR BRIDGE PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (BPMP) FOR OVERLAND AVENUE/BALLONA CREEK,
DUQUESNE AVENUE/BALLONA CREEK, AND WASHINGTON BOULEVARD/ BALLONA CREEK, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BPMPL 5240(037); AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO APPROVE AMENDMENT(S) TO THE AGREEMENT IN AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $24,058 TO COVER CONTINGENCY COSTS (15%); AND,
3. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $137,443 IN FEDERAL FUNDS (REQUIRES A FOURTH-FIFTHS VOTE); AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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January 22, 2024
9 Item C-4
CC - Authorization of a Task Order for Traffic Engineering Services for the Robertson Boulevard Bike Lane Project in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $91,000 Pursuant to the Terms of the City’s On-Call Professional Services Agreement with Willdan
Engineering
Andrew Ma ximous, Mobility and Traffic Engineer ing Manager , provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding community outreach; time limit to execute the grant; City Council review of drafts; bike lanes an d protected
intersections; and plans for outreach to the BPAC (Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee), the Mobility Traffic and Parking Subcommittee, the community, and the City Council.
Mayor McMorrin invited public input.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Conor Proffitt echoed requests for public review of protected bike lanes and intersections.
Karim Sahli indicated that his comments also pertained to Item C-5; he wanted to see an early draft presented to the public as was done for the Fox Hills bike lanes; discussed the need for protected bike lanes and intersections; the importance of adhering to the latest guidelines; protected bike lanes; safety; challenges with bus stops; and he agreed to provide images of options used in Europe.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the lawsuit against the City; lack of a traffic study for the pilot project; the rapid build; being sued for making chang es; and putting the project on hold until the lawsuit is resolved.
Council Member Eriksson moved to postpone Items C-4 and C -5 until the MOVE lawsuit is resolved.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding clarification that Items C-4 and C-5 were design and outreach projects that did not commit the City to any type of build; ensuring ample outreach; the potential for an EIR (Environmental Impact Report) and traffic study to determine impacts before moving forward; concern with punishing neighbors January 22, 2024
10 interested in having protected bike lanes; allowing safe travel on corridors that were built for cars; data indicating that cars are the number one killer of children in Los Angeles county; and ensuring that the streets are safe.
No second was received for Council Member Eriksson’s motion.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: AUTHORIZE A TASK ORDER FOR TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ROBERTSON BOULEVARD BIKE LANE PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO-EXCEED $91,000 PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE CITY’S ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING.
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Item C-5
CC – (Authorization of a Task Order for Traffic Engineering Services for the Culver Boulevard Bike Lane Project in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $113,455 Pursuant to the Terms of the City’s On- Call Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International
Yanni Dmitri, Public Works Director, provided a summary of the material of record.
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Conor Proffitt reiterated his request that plans for protected bike l anes and intersections be made available as soon as possible; expressed concern with comments made by Council Member Eriksson; discussed bad faith; the current CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) lawsuit being faced by the City; and efforts of the City to authorize changes to MOVE while
undergoing a lawsuit in Item C-10.
Karim Sahli reiterated his request for early review of draft plans to allow for input; noted that a Class 2 bike lane is basically paint, puts people in danger, and is a waste of money on such a wide boulevard; and he felt that a Class 4 bike lane was probably the best option.
THAT THE CITY C OUNCIL: AUTHORIZE A TASK ORDER FOR TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CULVER BOULEVARD BIKE LANE PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO-EXCEED $113,455 PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE CITY’S ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL.
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Item C-6
CC – Adoption of a Resolution Approving Salary Schedules for the Culver City Fire Management Group (FMG) and the Culver City Firefighter’s Association (FFA), Effective January 14, 2024
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING SALARY
SCHEDULES FOR THE CULVER CITY FIRE MANAGEMENT GROUP (FMG) AND THE CULVER CITY FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOCIATION (FFA), EFFECTIVE JANUARY 14, 2024.
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Item C-7
CC – Approval of a Software License Agreement with Esri in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $120,000 to Support the City’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Program
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ESRI FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT -TO-EXCEED $120,000 WHICH SHALL BE PAID IN THREE (3) EQUAL ANNUAL PAYMENTS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 2024; 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 - Approval of an Application for $93,880 in Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) through Fiscal Year 2025
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,880 THROUGH THE FY 2025 CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP); AND,
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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-9
CC - Approval of Application from United Independent Taxi Cooperative, Inc. to Obtain Taxicab Business Operating Permit in Culver City
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE APPLICATION OF UNITED INDEPENDENT TAXI COOPERATIVE, INC. TO OBTAIN TAXI BUSINESS OPERATING PERMIT IN CULVER CITY.
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Item C-10
CC - (1) Award of Construction Contract to Sterndahl Enterprises LLC, as the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, in the amount of $1,465,075.00 for the Modified MOVE Culver City - Downtown Corridor Pilot Project Western Segment, PS017; (2) Authorization to the Public Works Director to Approve Change Orders to the Contract in an Amount Not -to-Exceed $219,761.25 to Cover Contingency Costs (15%)
Diana Chang, Chief Transportation Officer, provided a summary of the material of record.
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Alan Schulman, Akasha, asserted that MOVE Culver City had been a colossal failure; discussed the pandemic; outdoor dining; the Writer’s Strike; the Actor’s Strike; the pilot program; inability to access Culver City; returning to occupied offices and studios; and bringing back surrounding community customers.
Kathryn Lundeen, Lundeen’s Gift Store, discussed struggles over the past 16 years; the inability to access the store; difficulty coming to the downtown area; customers that live outside of the January 22, 2024
13 area; the dangerous and confusing program; lack of an increase in people riding their bicycles; decreased traffic to businesses that support and create the downtown area; length of time it took to make Culver City a des tination; the need for support from the City; and executing the program as was voted upon last year.
Maggie Crispin indicated working at Lundeen’s Gift Shop; discussed the growth of downtown Culver City over the past 15 years; the pandemic; MOVE Culver City; daily customer comments on how difficult it is to access the store; people who do not come anymore because it is too difficult; parking; and she asked that the City implement what was voted on last year with the bike and bus lane.
Jamie Wallace reported on her experience driving from Duquesne to La Cienega and back on Sunday; discussed traffic; harm to businesses; people who do not want to go downtown anymore; public opinion surveys; opposition to MOVE Culver City; people who wanted to see changes; the exemption from requiring an EIR; the current lawsuit; and she felt it was time to get MOVE moving.
Darrel Menthe, DBA, thanked staff for their efforts; discussed the previous vote by the City Council to make changes; the lawsuit; lack of engagement with businesses before the project was implemented; difficulty turning on and off Culver Boulevard; traffic backup into residential neighborhoods; the divisive issue; the combined bus/bike lane; and the importance of moving forward with the modest adjustments proposed.
Matthew Panagiotis discussed his comments made in 2021 about the importance of keeping the downtown area accessible; impacts to businesses and surrounding residents; traffic; reduced accessibility; the half-baked experiment; empty buses and vacant bike lanes; changes made for a small subset of people; the livelihood of the community and local businesses; the poorly planned and executed failure of an idea; and he felt the changes were overdue.
Melissa Sanders felt the changes were overdue; asserted that the pilot project was a failure; discussed lack of accessibility to downtown businesses; disregard for older citizens or the disabled; loss of parking and drop -off zones; the lawsuit; concern with allowing anyone who contributed to the lawsuit to continue to serve on a Commission, Board , or Committee (CBC); and she felt that a niche group was ruining the City.
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14 Sean McLemore was called to speak but was not present in Council Chambers or on Webex.
Conor Proffitt acknowledged the highly polarizing issue; discussed pending legal action; businesses that are suffering; the bike lane as a scapegoat; his regular use of the bike lane to patronize local businesses; his discontinuance of support for businesses that signed the DBA letter against MOVE Culver City; he indicated he would return to patronizing businesses that discontinue opposition to MOVE; stated that being in support of bus and bike infrastructure did not equate to being anti-elderly nor did hoping that children do not get hurt equate to threatening them; and he did not want the City to proceed with the Consent Item when there is pending legislation.
Dr. Cindy Bailey provided background on herself; stated that the MOVE Culver City project had decreased a ccessibility for elders and those who are disabled whether temporarily or permanently; discussed lack of support for MOVE Culver City now or at its inception; lack of environmental review; the hypocrisy of the lawsuit; citizen requests for the Metro and bu ses; shrinking the downtown area; being seen as a villain for wanting the downtown area to grow again; and she expressed concern with a lack of safety with the current bike lane.
Karim Sahli discussed the climate crisis; questioned what more people needed in order to take action; asserted that phasing out cars was the first step to address issues and that bikes are the future; discussed the need to survive; and ensuring that Council Member Eriksson follows through with his comments on Items C-4 and C-5 since the issue is involved in litigation.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding support for the pilot program; adjustments made to the project after two months to address things that did not work; making further adjustments to impr ove the project; climate change; traffic mitigation; safety; car culture; getting people out of the habit of single occupancy vehicles; encouraging different modes of transportation; traffic violence as the number one killer of children in Los Angeles; combining the bus and bike lane; perceptions; the data survey verified by an independent third party that indicated that MOVE Culver City was a success; many things that affected businesses; the need to involve businesses in the process to get buy -in; listening to those affected by the changes the most; perception of threat; community feedback requesting improvements; expansion of bus infrastructure; cyclists using the bus lane rather than the bike January 22, 2024
15 lane; peak traffic hours; midday gridlock; maintaining the majority of the pilot project; lack of an EIR; the need to test the project; effects of the outcome of the lawsuit; appreciation for the public comment; acknowledgement of the difficulty of change; providing the most benefit for the most people; looking at who has the most power and whose voices are being heard and whose are not; the 400 person perception study; the data-tested study showing increased bus, bike , and pedestrian usage; increases to use of multi-modal options and decreases to traffic violence in the corridor; traffic all over the City; lack of investment in moving people more quickly; accepted status quo; policy choices; and the difference when riding a bicycle or a scooter when there is a bus behind you.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO STERNDAHL ENTERPRISES LLC,
AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,465,075.00 FOR THE MODIFIED MOVE CULVER CITY - DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR PILOT PROJECT WESTERN SEGMENT, PS017; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS TO THE CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $219,761.25 TO COVER CONTINGENCY COSTS (15%); 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-11
CC - (1) Award of Construction Contract to Palp, Inc. dba Excel Paving as the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, in the Amount of $213,936.40 for the Washington Boulevard - Ince to Higuera Pavement Rehabilitation Project, PS -005; and (2) Authorization to the Public Works Director to Approve Change Orders to the Contract in an Amount Not -to-Exceed $21,393 to Cover Contingency Costs (10%)
Yanni Dmitri, Public Works Director, provided a summary of the material of record.
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
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16 The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Jamie Wallace discussed pavement conditions between Ince and Higuera and noted the need for new asphalt.
Karim Sahli proposed installing a protected intersection at Robertson and Higuera and he expressed concern with the integrity of Council Member Eriksson due to his inconsistency of statements and actions.
Discussion ensued between Council Members regarding
clarification that the leading cause of death for child ren in Los Angeles county is cars and the leading cause of death in children nationwide is firearms, and pride in Culver City for acquiring and closing down the Martin B. Retting Gun Shop.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PALP, INC. DBA EXCEL
PAVING, AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $213,936.40 FOR THE WASHINGTON BOULEVARD - INCE TO HIGUERA PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, PS-005; ABD,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS TO THE CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO-EXCEED 21,393 TO COVER CONTINGENCY (10%); AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH D OCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-12
CC - ((1) Receipt and Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2022 -2023 Annual Reporting of Development Impact Fees per the State of California Mitigation Fee Act; and (2) Adoption of a Resolution Making the Necessary Five-Year Findings
Lisa Soghor, Chief Financial Officer, indicated being available to answer questions.
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
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17 The following member of the public addressed the City Council:
Paul Ehrlich stated that the City was charging fees from an old, and soon to be outdated, schedule; noted thar the City would be out of conformance unless action was taken very soon; discussed parties to development fees; acting as a pass-through collection agency for the school system; adjustments to the fee schedule per state law; and he suggested action items to address coming changes.
Lisa Soghor, Chief Financial Officer, noted that the fees were related to parks, Cul tural Arts, newer mobility impact fees, affordable housing, and specific development impact fees.
John Nachbar, City Manager, indicated that staff would look into concerns raised by Mr. Ehrlich.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. RECEIVE AND ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL REPORTING
OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES PER THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
MITIGATION FEE ACT; AND,
2. ADOPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION MAKING THE NECESSARY FIVE-YEAR
FINDINGS FOR THE NEW DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE, ART IN PUBLIC
PLACES PROGRAM IN-LIEU FEE, AND THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PARK DEDICATION IN-LIEU FEE.
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Item C-13
CC - (1) Approval of an Agreement with Inyo Networks Inc (dba Onward), to Install Network Infrastructure and Obtain Internet Communication Services to Support City -Provided Public Wi -Fi and to Provide Internet Connectivity for Municipal Operations Utilizing the City’s Municipal Fiber (Culver Connect) in an Amount Not -to-Exceed $64,000 for the First Year; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to Approve Ongoing Expenditures for Annual Reoccurring Internet Service Costs with Inyo Networks Inc (dba Onward) until Substantially Changed or Terminated
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH INYO NETWORKS (DBA ONWARD) TO
INSTALL INFRASTRUCTURE AND TO OBTAIN INTERNET CONNECTIVITY FOR January 22, 2024
18 MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS AND INTERNET COMMUNICATION SERVICES TO SUPPORT CITY PROVIDED PUBLIC WI -FI UTILIZING THE CITY’S
MUNICIPAL FIBER NETWORK (CULVER CONNECT) IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO- EXCEED $64,000 FOR THE FIRST YEAR; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE ONGOING EXPENDITURES
FOR ANNUAL REOCCURRING INTERNET SERVICE COSTS WITH INYO NETWORKS INC (DBA ONWARD) UNTIL SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED OR TERMINATED; 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.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN , SECONDED BY MAYOR MCMORRIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ITEMS C -1 THROUGH C-3, C-6 THROUGH C-9, C-12 AND C-13.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ITEM C-4.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, PUZA, O’BRIEN, VERA
NOES: MCMORRIN
Mayor McMorrin indicated voting in error.
Council Member Eriksson moved to reconsider the motion and Mayor McMorrin seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Memb ers regarding requirements that the majority make the motion to reconsider ; whether a motion to reconsider was necessary based on an error in voting; and Council and staff agreed to redo the motion.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ITEM C -
4. MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ITEM C -
5. MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ITEM C-10.
January 22, 2024
19 THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ERIKSSON, O’BRIEN, VERA
NOES: PUZA, MCMORRIN
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ITEM C-
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Public Hearings
Item PH-1
CC - Introduction of an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2020- 010 and amending the following sections of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC): Section 17.210 - Residential Zoning Districts, 17.300 - General Property Development and Use Standards, 17.320 - Off-Street Parking and Loading, and 17.400 - Standards for Specific Land Uses (Zoning Code Amendment P2023-0330-ZCA)
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON , SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
VERA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND
FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES.
Emily Stadnicki, Current Planning Manager, provided a summary of the material of record.
William Kavadas, Assistant Planner, outlined affected
provisions.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’BRIE N, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
T’Ana Allen, Deputy City Clerk indicated that no requests to speak had been received.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
January 22, 2024
20 Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding original changes made; community feedback; McMansions; local control being taken over by the state; and caution when choosing preferred candidates for state assembly and state senate as they make the decisions.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CITY-INITIATED ZONING CODE AMENDMENT P2023- 0330-ZCA REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2020-010 AND AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (CCMC): SECTION
17.210 - RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, 17.300 - GENERAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND USE STANDARDS, 17.320 - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND 17.400 - STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES.
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Action Items
Item A-1
CC - Appointments to the (1) Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and (2) Finance Advisory Committee
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, provided a summary of the material of record; reminded everyone of the annual process beginning in April; discussed open positions; youth recruitment ; resident vs. business seats on the Finance Advisory Committee (FAC); and term length.
Council Member Eriksson discussed qualifications for the business designation.
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Vikram Thakur provided background on himself; indicated wanting to give back to the City; and he stated that if not chosen for the FAC, he hoped to serve the City in a different way.
Mary Haase provided background on herself; discussed her understanding of the duties of FAC Members; her expertise; and the importance of understanding where the City came from and is heading when making financial decisions.
January 22, 2024
21 Alex Brody provided background on himself; discussed his professional experience; the importance of fiscal
responsibility, transparency , and strategic planning; wise allocation of fiscal resources; he hoped to be able to serve the City; and, responding to inquiry, he also expressed interest in serving on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS) Commission.
Dani Zandel reiterated i tems contained in her application; provided background on herself; discussed the ability to have a voice in City finances; working together to make the City better as a whole; interaction between FAC Members and staff at meetings; recent FAC consideration of whether to change the cost of parking meters; and she thanked the City Council for their consideration.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, indicated that a PRCS Commission vacancy might occur as part of the annual appointment process, but was not currently available; discussed upcoming vacancies; she encouraged those interested to watch out for email letting them know when it is time to apply; and she indicated that applications were accepted every year.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members r egarding female representation on the FAC; the annual appointment process; doing an audit of representation on each body; diversity and ability; ensuring the CBCs reflect the community; making appointments for the remaining terms or for the remaining term plus the next full term; the opportunity for more in-depth interviews during the annual process; the Youth Seat; helpful applicant experience; the resident vs. business position; those who qualify as residents and businesses; Council Member preferences for appointments; appreciation for the number of applications received; choosing between equally qualified candidates; representation; appreciation for new perspectives from those who are new to the City; encouragement to anyone not appointed to reapply; appreciation to the City Clerk for getting the word out and to everyone who applied; the need for deep knowledge to address all types of issues; concern with a lack of female representation; and support for moving forward with partial term appointments.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA , SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPOINT LILA BRAGARD TO THE STUDENT SEAT ON THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND,
January 22, 2024
22 2. APPOINT LEIGH AUSTIN TO RESIDENT SEAT NO. 2 OF THE FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A PARTIAL TERM EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2024; AND,
3. APPOINT VIKRAM THAKUR TO LOCAL BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE SEAT NO. 5 OF THE FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A PARTIAL TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2024.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, indicated that those appointed for partial terms would have the opportunity to apply for a four - year term, two times.
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Item A-2
CC - Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee and Approving the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee Bylaws
Adam Ferguson, Senior Management Analyst, provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding number of meetings; the ability of the committee to cancel meetings if there is no business to consider or to schedule special meetings if there is additional business to consider ; Brown Act Rules; ensuring that items can be agendized; and allowing items to move forward with monthly meetings.
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council:
Irene Becker was called to speak but was not in Council Chambers or on Webex.
Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin congratulated City staff for a successful Martin Luther King , Jr. Day of Service; expressed support for a City Committee to plan the Celebration; discussed her participation in the former Cultural A ffairs Foundation; the Brown Act; the need to meet regularly; the inability to make any decisions outside of the Brown Act meeting; and work done in subcommittees.
January 22, 2024
23 Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding appreciation to Adam Ferguson for his work on the item and to Francisca Castillo and Ed gar Varela for their work on the successful event.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ERIKSSON AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE MARTIN LUTHER KING , JR.
CELEBRATION COMMITTEE AND APPROVE THE MARTIN LUTHER KING , JR.
CELEBRATION COMMITTEE BYLAWS.
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Item A-3
CC - (1) Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Subchapters
9.10.005, et seq. through 9.10.600, et seq. of Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) Chapter 9.10 (Parks, Public Buildings and Property); and (2) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate
Adam Ferguson, Senior Management Analyst, provided a summary of the material of record.
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Stephen Jones reported submitting an email regarding the item; discussed concern with the original language used; appreciation for revisions made to the language; concern that even the new language w ould cause harm to trans and non -binary people; similarities with anti-trans legislation passed in red states; the provision asking the City government to make a determination as to whether someone’s gender expression or identity is different from the designated gender of a restroom; City parks with only male and female bath rooms; prohibiting non -binary people from using City restrooms; and concern that the provision is outdated and bigoted and should be eliminated.
Palvi Mohammed , Parks, Recreation and Community Commission Chair, speaking on behalf of himself; discussed hi s
participation in the subcommittee to address antiquated language in the code; confusion over some of the previous provision s; other items that need to be examined; addressing things that were not an issue when the code was initially written; and appreciation to staff for their work on the item.
January 22, 2024
24 Meg Sullivan discussed support for changes made, especially in C.1 and C .3 under Definitions; the Expo line bike path; she suggested that bike paths and other listed sites be specified under Prohibitions, and that language be provided in F exempting bike paths from the 5 mile per hour speed limit including e - bikes and those with pedal assist; and exempt ing community gardeners and volunteers providing maintenance.
Discussion ensued between sta ff and Council Members regarding recommendations from community members; the process; specific feedback; items to be brought back; the intent to prevent assault and sexual misconduct rather than engage in ` gender policing; Culver City as an inclusive and e quitable place; including affirming language; suggested language; items that go before different CBCs; allowing provisions that deal with neighbors to be considered by the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC); input from those with lived experience; synergy between bodies; consensus to send Section F to the EHRAC for their input; whether to introduce the
ordinance; changes to subsection d; timing; making all the changes at once; clearly defining the bike path as park space; areas owned and operated by other entities; the prohibition on commerce for community gardeners; e -bikes; the prohibition on operating a motorized bicycle other than on roads or drives provided for such purpose; allowing motorized bicycles on designated paths; confusing language added; caution regarding use of marginalizing language; creating an education and communication plan regarding new restroom protocols in 9.10.200 Prohibitions; opportunities to engage with the neighbors; changes to bathrooms over time; adapting to changes;
enforcement; and deferring the item pending consideration by the EHRAC.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL : TABLE THE ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBCHAPTERS 9.10.005, ET SEQ. T HROUGH
9.10.600, ET SEQ. OF CHAPTER 9.10 (PARKS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND
PROPERTY) PENDING CONSIDERATION BY THE EQUITY AND HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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January 22, 2024
25 Item A-4
CC - (1) Discussion and Direction Regarding the Development of a Sidewalk Vending New Application Permit Fee, Renewal Permit Fee, and Insurance Requirements Pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code Chapter 11.18; and (2) Adoption of a Resolution Setting the Permit Fees for Sidewalk Vending
Lisa Soghor, Chief Financial Officer, introduced the item.
Michael Towler, Finance Manager, provided a summary of the material of record; provided an overview of actions to align with SB 946 and SB 972; discussed updates to the sidewalk vending program; permit fees; and associated insurance requirements.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding concern with potential pricing imbalance s; outdoor dining allowed during COVID; requiring permits f rom brick and mortar restaurants; street vending on Venice Boulevard; concern with discounts being allowed for businesses; charges for outdoor dining on public space for restaurants without charging street vendors; concern with consistency and fairness; “M om and Pop” restaurants closing down their outdoor dining because they cannot afford the fees; businesses with multiple carts; insurance; the actions of other jurisdictions; increases to business license fees; and support for having higher fees than those being charged in Los Angeles.
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council:
Denise Neal wished everyone a Happy New Year; expressed appreciation to Council Member Vera for his service; discussed concern with exorbitant fees for micro -businesses and start - ups; operating small non -profit businesses and community businesses in the parks ; and, r esponding to inquiry, she indicated that since she was new to having a small business, she was not sure what the proper price ranges or charges should be.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the rationale for providing a discount ; state regulations; reducing barriers to pathways for compliance; reductions to levels of review resulting in reduced staff time and therefore reduced fees; setting a cap on the number of permits that can be distributed; challenges to caps in other cities; benefits of January 22, 2024
26 street vendors; support for entrepreneurs and micro - enterprises; targeting of street vendors; decriminalization; creating pathways to compliance; rules and regulations; application fees; subsidization of the cannabis industry; comparing costs to subsidize both industries; annual monitoring; stimulating business; insurance requirements; costs borne by brick and mortar businesses; corporations with multiple carts in the City; fairness; being in line with Los Angeles and West Hollywood; the non -compliance issue; the indemnification agreement; concern with writing laws that cannot be enforce d; franchisees; clarity of goals for the action being taken; providing the least amount of barriers for people to participate and have access; evaluating power and means; concern with creating additional fees that prevent people from participating; the wide range of permit fees from across the region; education vs. enforcement; number of vendors; regular vendors; negligible impacts; value added by sidewalk vendors; and providing discounts to certain businesses and not others.
Council Member Vera moved to adopt Option A.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the process; insurance and indemnity issues; and support for the elimination of insurance requirements with sidewalk vendors required to indemnify the City.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA AND SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR O’BRIEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. REVIEW AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON THE PROPOSED
SIDEWALK VENDING PROGRAM NEW PERMIT APPLICATION FEE, RENEWAL
PERMIT FEE, AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MICROENTERPRISES
ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF VENDING FOOD AND MERCHANDISE ON THE CITY’S SIDEWALKS AND PATHWAYS FROM CARTS AND OTHER NON-MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT; AND,
2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE INITIAL PERMIT FEE AT $150.00 AND ANNUAL PERMIT RENEWA L FEE OF $150.00 FOR THE SIDEWALK VENDING PROGRAM.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: MCMORRIN, O’BRIEN, PUZA, VERA
NOES: ERIKSSON
Further discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding feedback from restaurant owners that they are closing January 22, 2024
27 due to permit fees for outside dining; consideration of the issue along with the discussion of delivery fees; the previous discussion of delivery fees in May 2023; community outreach; and City Council consensus was received from Mayor McMorrin, Vice Mayor O’Brien and Council Member Eriksson to agendize further consideration of delivery fees and permit fees.
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Item A-5
CC - (1) Discussion Regarding the Use of Administrative Interns to Support City Council Efforts; and (2) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate
Dana Anderson, Human Resources Director, introduced the item.
Stephanie Condran, Human Resources Analyst, introduced the item and provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding interns as an educational opportunity; providing a part-time position for full-time students; volunteer opportunities; providing different options; costs; creating a full-time assistant position; appreciation for all the work done to research intern position s; tying internships to educational programs; lawsuits for unpaid interns; part time vs. full time positions; pensions and medical benefits; costs related to the number of hours worked on a consistent basis; 10 -15 hour per week positions; the amount of mone y made by Council Members; and equipment received by interns to perform work.
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin discussed staff time necessary to manage interns; whether it is appropriate for Council Members to be managing employees; West Hollywood; scenarios where issues can arise if the program is not managed properly; and she suggested putting off the program for another day.
Denise Neal discussed her volunteer efforts and her BA (Bachelor of Arts) in Public Service; learning more; having to re-enroll in school; the amount of training involved; she indicated that she would like to be involved in public service; and she asked January 22, 2024
28 whether students working as inte rns would be receiving cooperative education units for their time put in.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding City Council compensation; interns tied to education; time required to manage interns; other cities with interns; increased compensation for City Council Members; those who can hire outside help; bringing young people into the work being done; the Student Worker program in partnership with CCUSD involving high school students; and providing college and graduate level support and opportunities.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor McMorrin invited public comment.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council:
Denise Neal asked if there would be upcoming discussion of City involvement with sporting events coming to the area.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding subcommittee discussions and upcoming community -wide
opportunities for input in late spring and early summer.
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Items from Council Members
Council Member Vera received clarification regarding developer notification requirements.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding City Council policy; subcommittee consideration; and City Council review of the policy.
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Council Member Requests to Agendize Future Items
None.
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January 22, 2024
29 MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PUZA
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF DEXTER SCOTT KING, SON OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
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Adjournment
There being no further business , at 11:25 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 Dexter Scott King to a regular meeting to be held on February 12, 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: _________________________