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 27, 2025
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 O’Brien 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 6:04 p.m. at the Culver City Senior Center.
Present: Dan O’Brien, Mayor
Freddy Puza, Vice Mayor
Bubba Fish, Council Member
Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, Council Member
Albert Vera, Council Member
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Closed Session
Mayor O’Brien invited public comment.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, reported no requests to speak.
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2 MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FISH
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL, CULVER CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY,
REDEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION.
At 6:05 p.m. the City Council, Culver City Housing Authority Board, Culver City Parking Authority, Redevelopment Financing Authority, and Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board adjourned to Closed Session to consider the following Closed Session Items:
CS-1 CC – Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: Ince Parking Structure 9099 Washington Blvd. , Cardiff Parking Structure 3846 Cardiff Ave., Watseka Parking Structure 3844 Watseka Ave., Culver Steps Parking Structure 9300 Culver Blvd., Venice Lot 9415 Venice Blvd.
City Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager; Elaine Gerety - Warner, Economic Developer Director
Other Parties’ Negotiators: Maya Mallick, Century Wilshire, Inc.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CS-2 CC – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Exposure to Litigation (1 Item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
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Regular Session
Mayor O’Brien 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 for recognition presentations at 7:15 p.m.
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Recognition Presentations – 6:30 p.m.
Item R-1
CC – Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing February 4, 2025 as World Cancer Day
Mayor O’Brien presented the proclamation; he invited cancer January 27, 2025
3 survivors to stand; and he encouraged people not to be afraid to go to the doctor.
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Item R-2
CC – Recognition of Culver City Sister City Host Families for Hosting Sister City Students Visiting Culver City
Mayor O’Brien presented the Recognition to the Kaizuka and Iksan City host families.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, explained procedures for making public comment.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Evan, Chris, and Logan, Scouts from Pack 18, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Mayor O’Brien indicated nothing to report out from Closed Session.
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Land Acknowledgement
Mayor O’Brien read the Land Acknowledgement and stated that a more comprehensive version had been posted in Council Chambers.
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Community Announcements by Members/Updates from Commissions, Boards and/or Committees/Information Items from Staff
Ted Stevens, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director, reported that the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration had been rescheduled for February 15 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium and he indicated that additional January 27, 2025
4 information was available by calling (310) 253 -6650 or by visiting culvercity.org
Council Member Fish hoped everyone had a meaningful Martin Luther King Jr. Day; acknowledged Culver City Palms YMCA for their efforts to collect donations; discussed volunteers assembling kits for families in need; the need for volunteers to assist in the sorting process for the well-organized group;; acknowledged the difficult moment; discussed executive orders from the President that are putting millions of people in harm’s way; bringing to focus the important work that needs to be done in Culver City; appreciation for City Council action to agendize review of fire resilience policies and making Culver City easier to evacuate; gratitude for collaboration on the City Council ; the amount of work to be done; being vigilant about price gouging or threats of eviction; free legal service s available; people being deported; state law allowing for sanctuary cities and prohibiting California from collaborating with deportation officials in that regard; news causing anxiety; taking care of people; and placing the focu s on making Culver City the welcoming and diverse place it can be.
Council Member McMorrin wished everyone a Happy New Year; discussed efforts to strategize support for local working families; the Working Families Party in San Francisco; Holocaust Remembrance Day; recommitting to anti -hate; showing up for neighbors; Lunar New Year on January 29; Asian Market Night hosted by CCUSD (Culver City Unified School District) on January 31 at the High School; support for AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) businesses; the need for volunteers to sign up to count unhoused neighbors from February 18 -20 with information available at theycountwillyou.org or count.lahsa.org; she invited anyone interested to join her book club and read Practicing New Worlds ; discussed a Know Your Rights webinar series for consumers and homeowners : and Recovery After Fires weekly zooms: bit.ly/knowyourights-fire.
Vice Mayor Puza thanked those who participated in and donated to the Wildfire Relief Drive in partnership with the Culver City Palms YMCA and Taylor Fine Art on January 25; discussed Culver City employees affected by the wildfires; celebrating the Culver City Firefighter Strike Team; the live painting of a firefighter in collaboration the Culver City Arts Foundation; the West Los Angeles Service Area Leadership Team (SALT) and Westside Mental Health Network Mental Health and Resource Fair in the Rotunda Room at Veterans Memorial Park on January 31; the Pan African Film Festival from February 4 -17 at Westfield Mall and the January 27, 2025
5 Culver Theater; and the e-waste collection event on February 1 at Syd Kronenthal Park.
Mayor O’Brien discussed attending the International Symposium:
Voices of Defiance at the Wende Museum on January 26 noting the efforts of Zev Yaroslavsky to relocate people who had to leave everything behind.
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Presentations to City Council
Item P-1
Presentation to City Council by Dr. May Nour of UCLA Health Related to their Mobile Stroke Unit Program
Dr. May Nour, UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles , provided a presentation on the UCLA Mobile Stroke Unit program; discussed statistics regarding strokes; ameliorating the outcome of stroke patients; special equipment on board the ambulance that brings services to patients and the specialized medical team included; outcomes; early treatment; cost analysis; the timeline for initiation of operations for fire departments; working as a specialty resource; clinical operations; current clinical sites of operation; treatment times relative to Los Angeles county EMS (Emergency Medical Services); reducing ethnic and racial disparities in care; stroke incidence by z ip code and time of day; and the new advanced Mobile Stroke Unit coming online.
Discussion ensued between Dr. Nour, staff, and Council Members regarding appreciation for the presentation; flattening outcomes for racial disparity; funding sources; appreciation for the support from the Culver City Fire Department (CCFD); the importance of early diagnosis; those who are not aware or do not recognize their sy mptoms; automated detectors;
appropriate dispatch; educating the community; paramedic education; and participation in the next health fair.
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Joint Public Comment – Items NOT on the Agenda
Mayor O’Brien invited public comment.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, read the City Council statement January 27, 2025
6 regarding hate speech.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
AL the Zionist indicated being a proud Zionist who believes that Jews have the right to live in their homeland; discussed International Holocaust Remembrance Day; those who promote their goal of inflicting a second holocaust on the Jewish people; the current ceasefire; antisemitism and racism; he proposed agendizing a resolution to give more aid to Israel rather than a ceasefire resolution; discussed First Amendment rights; and rejecting hateful speech.
Michael Koppy discussed a proposal for a 143 unit project with 10 parking spots on a street with no sidewalks; efforts to petition the developer; lack of notification about the community meeting; he provided information to Council Members; felt that part time Council Members should not have to deal with such issues; discussed the importance of rectifying the developer mistake; the discussion at the February 26, 2024 City Council meeting and agreement to send the issue to the Policy
Subcommittee; finding ways to do things better; community outreach that can be self-policing; developer compliance without penalty; and he asked the City Council to arrange for a meeting of the Policy Subcommittee.
Eric Rudin expressed appreciation for the presentation on the Mobile Stroke Unit; discussed catering to those with antisemitic and anti-Israeli views; placating people who try to force their will on others through hate speech; the Culver City statement on hate speech; concern that hate speech has been allowed at City Council meetings; the importance of calling out hate speech; the call for a conversation; a tasteless post made by Culver City; hateful replies; willingness to speak with City staff; concern with a hateful conversation; and appreciation to those who recognized International Holocaust Recognition Day.
Warren Mullisen asked whether there were any plans to replace the Gold Star Mothers’ Rose Garden next to the Veterans Building.
Mayor O’Brien requested contact information from Mr. Mullis en noting that he would like to participate in addressing the issue.
Hope Parrish, Culver City Historian, discussed a January 13, 2025 agenda item regarding the work plan for the Equity and January 27, 2025
7 Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC); the agenda for the January 28, 2025 EHRAC meeting; formation of the Historical Society in 1980; the intent to preserve the history of Culver City; the job to mark historic sites; collaboration with Cultural Affairs on Historic Preservation; her work done with EHRAC Member Carlos Valverde on the Kunisawa Family Garden at Culver City High School (CCHS); lack of communication; and she asked for help in finding out what was going on.
Dr. Luther Henderson asked Culver City to revoke its Sanctuary City status; quoted federal law; discussed the Supreme Court ruling that federal enactments will prevail over competing state exercises of power; responsibility of state or municipal officials; opposition to use of taxpayer funds to defend the City Council; and he asserted that no one was above the law.
Jeanne Black discussed leadership in providing services to unhoused residents; recognition of Project Homekey; concern with the budget deficit and getting ahead of themselves financially; use of General Funds rather than working with Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency (LAHSA); Measure H funds; Measure A; local allocation of funds through the Los Angeles County Affordable Hous ing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA); funding administered through the regional councils of governments; she asked Culver City to exa mine policy and staffing around collaboration with LAHSA, LACAHSA and Westside Council of Governments and figure out how to access county resources; and noted the complicated business for part-time Council Members.
Rebecca Rona Tuttle indicated being a member of the EHRAC subcommittee tasked with planning the February Courageous Conversation; as a member of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee, she thanked the City Council for voting in favor of holding the Courageous Conversation to provide a safe space for community members to be heard and to take steps to heal divisions; discussed efforts on the valuable program; comments indicating that insufficient outreach has been done; their request for contact information from City staff for all those who have spoken on the matter; she clarified that the conversation would not debate a ceasefire, discuss the history of the region, or the war, try to push an agenda, reach an agreement, or try to serve as group therapy; discussed the plan for facilitated discussion in small groups to address frustrations of feeling invisible and unheard, in shock, and in pain; the goal to allow community members to express what they want others to know; helping participants to identify and confront their own biases; discussion of how to create safety and healing in the community January 27, 2025
8 and more compassion for each other; she indicated that the full report was available online; and she announced an EHRAC meeting on January 28 in the Patacchia Room.
Maria Beg , Culver City Residents for Peace, expressed her continued support for a ceasefire resolution; acknowledged the ceasefire resolution between Israel and Hamas; discussed the amount of death and destruction over the past 15 months; lack of recognition by the City Council; and she asked that the City Council still consider some sort of statement to acknowledge the pain and suffering of Palestinian and Arab communities and their allies.
Samia Bano indicated speaking on behalf of the EHRAC Ad Hoc Subcommittee; discussed concerns expressed regarding the facilitators; adequately representing community perspective; she clarified that the job of facilitators is not to express their own opinions or to verbalize different community
positions; noted that each person was there to speak on behalf of themselves; and she invited Council Members to attend.
Johanna Gullick expressed gratitude for City Council support of Jubilo Village; provided background on the project; discussed the $16 million shortfall in project financing in order to move forward; confusion over the City’s Section 8 program; urgency to solve the shortfall; the devastating effects if it is necessary to return the low income housing tax credits; likelihood of the project not moving forward; consideration of funding at the February 24 City Council meeting; possible solutions; concern with a lack of information about the Culver City Section 8 program; and she asked that information be shared before planned consideration in February.
Nancy Barba, Culver City for More Homes, discussed displacement of 150,000 people in the region due to the wildfires; revising the 2023 Emergency Proclamation on Homelessness to prioritize housing creation, minimize harm to community members
experiencing homelessness, and address the need for housing and protection of renters including a rent freeze and moratorium on evictions; landlord participation in the Rental Property Registry; Mayor Bass’s Executive Directive 1; and making changes to the prolonged review process.
Jim Shanman, Safe Routes to School Coordinator, reported that the Walk and Rollers trailer had been sto len; expressed appreciation to CCPD (Culver City Police Department) for apprehending the suspect and returning the trailer, as well as January 27, 2025
9 replacing much of the equipment; he asked the City Council to agendize a discussion of City support for a small open street event on Elenda for Earth Day on April 22; discussed
demonstrating to parents that parking a few blocks away is easy; benefits of City support; and he indicated that anyone
interested could contact him at [email protected].
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the time sensitive issue; ensuring that plans for Earth Day by Public Works or Environmental Programs and Operations are incorporated; and unanimous City Council consensus was achieved to agendize consideration of closing a portion of Elenda for an event on April 22.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR PUZA AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY 3:00 P.M. ON JANUARY 13, 2025.
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Order of the Agenda
Consent Calendar Item C-3, C-12, C-13, C-15, C-16, C-21 and C- 22 were considered separately.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
CC:HA:SA - Approval of Cash Disbursements for January 4, 2025 to January 17, 2025
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD: APPROVE CASH
DISBURSEMENTS FOR JANUARY 4, 2025 TO JANUARY 17, 2025.
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10 Item C-2
CC:HA:SA:DC:PA – Approval of Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting Held on January 13, 2025
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL , HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, DISASTER
COUNCIL, PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD: APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 13, 2025.
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Item C-3
CC - (1) Acceptance of a Grant in an Amount up to $250,000 from the Clean Power Alliance of Southern California to Design and Build the Infrastructure Necessary to Support the Battery Recharging Requirements of the City’s Fleet of Electric Vehicles; and (2) Approval of the Grant Participation Agreements and any Subsequent Amendments Related Thereto
Council Member McMorrin indicated requesting a staff report for the benefit of the public.
Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director, provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding support for the item; clarification that the grant is the first one from the Clean Power Alliance; appreciation to staff for their efforts; and timeline for completion.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ACCEPT A GRANT OF UP TO $250,000 FROM THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE
TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AND TO
CONSTRUCT THE ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSITIONING THE CITY’S FLEET OF VEHICLES TO BATTERY ELECTRIC; AND,
2. APPROVE RELATED GRANT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS AND ANY
SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS WITH THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND OPTONY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
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11 4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-4
CC – Approval of a General Services Agreement with Pacific West Industries Inc. for Heater Replacements at the Transportation Facility in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $162,500 ($130,000 Base Plus $32,500 Contingency)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC WEST INDUSTRIES INC. FOR
THE REPLACEMENT OF HEATERS AT THE TRANSPORTATION FACILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $132,500 ($130,000 BASE AND $32,500 CONTINGENCY); AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-5
CC – (1) Approval of a General Services Agreement with
Innovation Painting to Pressure Wash, Patch, and Paint the Exterior and Wash the Windows of the Police Station in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $74,000; and (2) Authorization to the Public Works Director/City Engineer to Approve Amendment(s) to the Agreement to Cover Contingencies in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $15,000
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INNOVATION PAINTING INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $74,000 TO PRESSURE WASH, PATCH,
AND PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF THE POLICE STATION AND TO WASH THE EXTERIOR WINDOWS; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE AMENDMENT(S) TO THE INNOVATION PAINTING INC. AGREEMENT TO COVER CONTINGENCIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $15,000; AND,
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12 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-6
CC – Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Agreement with Konica Minolta Business Solutions for Digitalization of Property Building Records and Final Building Plans for an Additional Amount Not-to-Exceed $92,605, Resulting in an Aggregate Contract Amount of $342,887.50
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH KONICA MINOLTA
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR DIGITALIZATION OF PROPERTY BUILDING
RECORDS AND FINAL BUILDING PLANS IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO-EXCEED $92,605, RESULTING IN AN AGGREGATE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
$342,887.50; 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-7
CC – Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and
Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for the Traffic Signal Fiber Optic Upgrades Project, PL-015
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: APPROVE THE FINAL PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE
INVITING BIDS FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL FIBER OPTIC UPGRADES PROJECT, PL-015.
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13 Item C-8
CC - Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and
Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for Construction of the Signalized Intersection Safety Improvement Project, PL013
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: APPROVE THE FINAL PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE
INVITING BIDS FOR THE SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PL013.
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Item C-9
CC - Approval of a Purchase Order with Econolite Control Products for Five Traffic Signal Battery Backup Systems in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $75,488.95
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH ECONOLITE CONTROL PRODUCTS FOR
FIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEMS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO- EXCEED $75,488.95; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING OFFICER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-10
CC - Approval of a License Agreement with Culver City Little League to Allow the Organization to Install Shade Structures and to Level the Fields at Culver City Park
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CULVER CITY LITTLE LEAGUE
TO ALLOW FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO INSTALL SHADE STRUCTURES AND TO LEVEL THE FIELDS AT CULVER CITY PARK; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-11
CC - Approval to Schedule Fiesta La Ballona on August 22 - 24, 2025 (Weekend Before Labor Day Weekend)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: APPROVE SCHEDULING FIESTA LA BALLONA ON AUGUST 22 - 24, 2025 (WEEKEND BEFORE LABOR DAY WEEKEND).
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Item C-12
CC - Approval of Discontinuing Offering Childcare at City Council Meetings
Ted Stevens, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director, provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding outreach and promotion of the service; cost sustained other than staff time; generating awareness through CCUSD partners; defining what robust outreach looks like; social media posts; putting a financial boost behind posts; combining efforts on the CCUSD pages; including notice in CCUSD newsletters; allowing another six months due to the low cost; City Council consensus was achieved from Mayor O’Brien, Council Member McMorrin and Council Member F ish to support the extension of the program; timing of the release of the agenda; concern that the 72 hour signup period could be a barrier; providing adequate notice for a staff member to attend; the goal of public engagement; the feeling that the less ba rriers, the better; social media planning; posting at the same time the agenda is released; email blasts; agreement to reduce the signup time to 48 hours; and tagging Council Members to further amplify social media posts.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: APPROVE DISCONTINUING OFFERING CHILDCARE AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
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Item C-13
CC - 1) Ratification of the Existing Amendment to the Agreement with Mobile Illuminations, Inc.; 2) Approval to Further Amend January 27, 2025
15 the Existing Agreement with Mobile Illuminations Inc. to Extend the Term to February 28, 2025 and Increase the Compensation for an Aggregate Not -To-Exceed of $63,996; and 3) Approval of a General Services Agreement with Mobile Illuminations, Inc., to Maintain the Double-Sided Rectangle in RGB Programmable Lights on Veterans Memorial Building’s Tower Until June 30, 2030 in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $15,000 Annually
Mayor O’Brien invited public comment.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council:
Jeanne Black expressed support for ratifying the amendment to include the work already performed; questioned whether the annual expenditure was worthwhile when no one seemed to love the display; discussed the current deficit; and priorities given the financial situation.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding typical cost; community feedback; unforeseen issues; and actual cost.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. RATIFY THE EXISTING AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MOBILE ILLUMINATIONS, INC; AND,
2. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH MOBILE ILLUMINATIONS INC. TO EXTEND THE TERM TO FEBRUARY 28, 2025 AND INCREASE THE COMPENSATION FOR AN AGGREGATE NOT -TO- EXCEED OF $63,996; AND,
3. APPROVE A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MOBILE
ILLUMINATIONS, INC., TO MAINTAIN THE DOUBLE-SIDED RECTANGLE IN RGB PROGRAMMABLE LIGHTS ON VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING’S TOWER UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $15,000 ANNUALLY; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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16 Item C-14
CC - Approval of an Application for $51,136 in Grant Funds through the FY 2025 California Office of Emergency Services, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement (CQ) Program
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,136 THROUGH THE FY 2025 CALIFORNIA OES, GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE
IMPROVEMENT (CQ) PROGRAM; 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-15
CC - Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to Offer Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing to the Property Owner at 12402 Washington Place
Council Member McMorrin requested a staff report for the benefit of the public.
Elaine Gerety Warner, Economic Development Director, provided a summary of record and, responding to inquiry, she clarified that the charging station would be public.
Dan Levin, property owner , indicated that four chargers with two ports would be available to the public 24 hours per day.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO OFFER
THEIR PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM FINANCING TO THE PROPERTY OWNER OF 12402 WASHINGTON PLACE.
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17 Item C-16
CC - Approval of an Application for $122,600 in Grant Funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) through Fiscal Year 2026
Jason Sims, Police Chief, introduced the item.
Luis Martinez, Special Operations Bureau Commander, provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding costs for bicycle and pedestrian enforcement operations; money for overtime costs for traffic enforcement operations for violations that endanger bicycles and pedestrians; people driving in the bike lane; increasing partnership with Walk and Rollers; the e -bike safety event; the bicycle registration program; growing the educational component; reducing bias in policing; concern with higher incidences of pulling over People of Color for minor infr actions; traffic violence; specifying that funds are used for an organization that is specifically trained to educate cyclist s; a request to change language to address ambiguity and better convey the enforcement activities to be conducted; abiding by the rules of the state grant; ensuring that grant money is going toward what is harming people rather than ticketing people; language in the staff report vs. language in the application; the grant received by all of Los Angeles region law enforcement; evaluatin g the effectiveness from year to year; number of enforcement stops; who is being stopped; trends; monitoring growth and effectiveness; DUI (Driving Under the Influence) arrests made; data on the end of year report; the 16% increase in injury traffic accidents; fatal traffic accidents; commitment to addressing traffic safety concerns; collaboration with Public Works to design streets in a way that encourages increased driver caution; enforcement as one mechanism among other tools available; the amount of money applied for vs. what may be awarded; determining how the money will be spent during the grant cycle in the current budget; and clarification that if the money is not received, the activities would not be done.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $122,600 THROUGH THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP); AND,
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18 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-17
CC - Adopt a Resolution Appointing the City Manager and the Human Resources Director to Act on behalf of the City in Matters Related to Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), through the City’s Contractual Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Employee Benefits Consultant and Broker of Record
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER
AND HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR TO ACT ON BEHALF OF CULVER CITY IN MATTERS RELATED TO THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN PRISM, THROUGH ALLIANT;
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-18
CC - Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Titles 7, 9, 13 and 15 of the Culver City Municipal Code to Dissolve the Committee on Permits and Licenses (COPL), to Remove References to COPL-Issued Permits for Various Businesses, and to Remove Provisions for Fortune Telling and Figure Studio/Modeling Businesses as Part of COPL Dissolution Implementation
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLES 7, 9, 13 AND 15 OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE
COMMITTEE ON PERMITS AND LICENSES, TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO COPL-
ISSUED PERMITS FOR VARIOUS BUSINESSES, AND TO REMOVE REGULATORY January 27, 2025
19 PROVISIONS FOR FORTUNE TELLING AND FIGURE STUDIO/MODELING BUSINESSES AS PART OF THE COPL DISSOLUTION IMPLEMENTATION.
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Item C-19
CC - Approval of a General Services Agreement with Ayala Sewer Contractors in an Amount Not -to-Exceed $59,750 to Replace a Sewage Pump Located at the Police Station
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AYALA SEWER CONTRACTORS IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO-EXCEED $59,750 TO REPLACE THE SEWAGE PUMP AT THE POLICE STATION; 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-20
CC - Approval of Amendment to the City’s Agreement with UniFirst Corporation for Uniform Rental and Uniform-Related Products and Services to Increase the Annual Not-To-Exceed Amount to $90,000 and Extend the Term to June 30, 2029
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH UNIFIRST CORPORATION
FOR UNIFORM AND UNIFORM -RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT TO $90,000 AND EXTEND THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2029; 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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20 Item C-21
CC - Receipt and Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Reporting of Development Impact Fees per the State of California Mitigation Fee Act
Lisa Soghor, Chief Financial Officer, provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the Commercial Development Affordable Housing Linkage Fee; the newest impact fee that was established in 2022; the amount collected in the first year; consideration of available funds by the City Council as part of the budget process; City Council review of impact fees; exemptions for incentivizing development; the updated Parkland Fees Study that will be brought back for City Council review; building in waivers and exemptions; study of the new development impact fee; and the ability to consider any subsidies for impact fees.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: RECEIVE AND ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024 ANNUAL REPORTING OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES PER THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA MITIGATION FEE ACT.
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Item C-22
CC - Receipt and Filing of Measure CC and Measure C Sales Tax Status Reports (FY 2023-2024, Fourth Quarter) and Real Property Transfer Tax Status Report (FY 2024 -2025, First Quarter), as Approved by the Finance Advisory Committee
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding concern about the Real Property Transfer Tax; strong numbers at the end of the pandemic; commercial properties that are not changing hands; low numbers for funds coming in for Real Property Transfer Taxes; additional analysis with the mid-year budget; pending reports from the county; and interest rates.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: RECEIVE AND FILE THE MEASURE CC, C, AND REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX STATUS REPORTS.
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21 Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding clarification that Council direction is sufficient to change language on the grant application for Item C-16.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VER A, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR PUZA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-11 AND ITEMS C-13 THROUGH C-22.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, noted that Item C-12 had not been approved, meaning that it would stay as it was, with direction to provide additional outreach and monitor the program for another six months.
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Recess/Reconvene
Mayor O’Brien called a brief recess from 9:26 p.m. to 9:38 p.m.
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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
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding positions that require the Mayor and/or Vice Mayor to serve; clarification on duties and meeting frequency of different bodies; interest in serving; prior relationships; relationships forged throughout time served on the City Council; and agreement to take a special vote on the delegate for the Westside Cities Council of Governments.
A vote was taken for who would serve on the Westside Cities Council of Governments with Vice Mayor Puza and Council Members Fish and McMorrin voting in favor of Council Member McMorrin serving as delegate and Mayor O’Brien serving as the alternate.
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22 Additional discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding appreciation for having the alternate attend meetings when the delegate is unavailable rather than staff; awareness of scheduling; the importance of having a voice; active members; notification if the alternate cannot attend; communication with staff; attendance records as part of the public record; the ability of the alternate to attend with the delegate depending on the body ; the value of spending time in person; meeting location; appointments that require resolutions; Form 700 requirements; virtual vs. in -person meetings; Council Member workload; accomplishments last year and upcoming items to be considered by the Joint Finance and Judiciary Committee; looking at how to make the budget process more robust; responsibility for signing cash disbursements; consensus was received from all Council Members to add 2025-6 World Cup to the title of the Ad Hoc 2028 Summer Olympics Preparation Subcommittee; a suggestion to allow public participation in ad hoc subcommittee meetings; ensuring transparency and community involvement; consensus was achieved from all Council Members to change the title of the Standing Mobility Traffic and Parking Subcommittee to the Standing Mobility Subcommittee; feedback from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC); support for having a name that encompasses all modes of travel; frequency of meetings for the Ad Hoc Minimum Wage Subcommittee; consideration of working class families in the community; support for having the issue come back sooner rather than later; continued work of the General Plan Subcommittee; certain subcommittees that are dissolved annually with new ones created for the next fiscal year; and staff agreement to correct the name from the Police Technology Subcommittee to the Police Subcommittee.
Further discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding a suggestion to reinstate the Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee; reflecting the importance of the continuing issue; lack of a public update on housing items since August 2024; the declaration of a Homeless Emergency; restarting the conversation about what a more wholistic approach to Public Safety looks like; the prior subcommittee focused on getting the Mobil Crisis Team off the ground; clarification that the conversation is not to denigrate any departments but rather to continue to work together; the Public Safety Element that was discarded from the General Plan; consideration of the item in the Ad Hoc General Plan Subcommittee; ad hoc vs. standing subcommittees; bringing back the Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee as a standing subcommittee to allow for public participation; the importance of the State of Emergency Update; concern with price gouging; January 27, 2025
23 addressing neighbor concerns; additional workload for Housing staff with standing subcommittees; the specific timeframe and task required for ad hoc subcommittees; creating an ad hoc subcommittee to work on the local emergency on homelessness; the pressing issue of housing affordability; length of time it took to get into the current situation; continuing issues into the future; the feeling that the subcommittee should not be folded into the Short Term Rentals Ad Hoc Subcommittee that deals with regulations; a suggestion to have the subcommittee be ad hoc and considering it for a standing committee next year; a suggestion to agendize consideration of forming a standing subcommittee when Housing staff can be available to provide input; meeting frequency; the current crisis and feedback regarding the huge issue across the City; length of the current housing and homelessness crisis; the decision of the City Council to declare a Ho meless Emergency; the budget as a reflection of values; providing additional support where needed; housing as the number one issue heard by Council Members when campaigning; the wildfires that exacerbated the situation; standing committees for every other issue; items slipping through the cracks that need to be addressed; and agreement to create a standing subcommittee.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding considerations for additional subcommittees; issues of
governance that don’t have a current home; election reform; the amount of money poured into the elections; names of groups used to confuse the public about who they were; the small amount of disclosure about campaign finance as compared to other cities; democracy vouchers; public financing options; the importance of transparency in sunshine laws; the City Council Policy
Subcommittee; looking at how e-comments are publicized and how motions are brought to the City Council; improving attendance at City Council meetings; measuring effectiveness of Committees, Boards, and Commissions (CBCs); frequency of report backs from CBCs; the timeframe at which staff provides reports back; looking at meeting time and frequency; agenda reform; a previous attempt and lack of consensus to agendize a similar conversation on campaign finance transparency; other areas for additional transparency; lack of clarity on how agendizing items and creation of motions work; the childcare consent item; the process for outreach; creation of a review subcommittee for what exists that would end up having outcomes of potential ways to move forward; different policies to be considered; improving governing and the way meetings run; complaints about
notification; a suggestion for a review of current and best January 27, 2025
24 practices with a report back providing recommendations; taking items in phases; the goal to solve issues; prioritization; having a conversation around election transparency and another conversation around governance; whether to create separate ad hoc subcommittees to handle issues independently; a suggestion to create a standing subcommittee with an agenda set at the first meeting; being judicious with the amount of work set forth at the same time; City Council consensus was achieved to create the Standing Governance Subcommittee; concern with policy platforms that came out in 2024 and eagerness to participate; clarification that the Cannabis Subcommittee was not a current subcommittee; moving Public Safety to the General Plan
Subcommittee; ensuring that Public Safety work is moved forward; ensuring that voices are heard; the importance of Public Safety; concern when Public Safety was removed from the General Plan in the fall of 2023; support for Council Member Vera’s experience; support for having disparate views represented; providing historical knowledge to the subcommittee from those who worked on the General Plan; concern with discarding people’s voices; and adoption of resolutions and motions relating to the appointment of Council Members to the various outside agency boards, City Council subcommittee, and other related bodies.
Heather Baker, City Attorney, clarifi ed that technology was included in the description of the Police Policies Subcommittee, but not the name, unless the City Council chooses to change the name.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR PUZA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL : ADOPT RESPECTIVE
RESOLUTIONS/MOTIONS RELATED TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL
MEMBERS TO VARIOUS OUTSIDE AGENCY BOARDS, CITY COUNCIL
SUBCOMMITTEES, AND OTHER RELATED BODIES; AND,
1. ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING MAYOR O’BRIEN AS DELEGATE
AND VICE MAYOR PUZA AS ALTERNATE DELEGATE FOR THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE; AND,
2. APPOINT MAYOR O’BRIEN AS DELEGATE AND COUNCIL MEMBER VERA AS
ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CIT IES/LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION; AND,
3. ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER VERA AS DELEGATE AND MAYOR O’BRIEN AS ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY; AND,
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25 4. ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING MAYOR O’BRIEN AS DIRECTOR,
AND VICE MAYOR PUZA AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR, TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT #5; AND,
5. ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING MAYOR O’BRIEN AS OFFICIAL
REPRESENTATIVE AND VICE MAYOR PUZA AS ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION 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 MCMORRIN, AS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD; AND MAYOR O’BRIEN AS THE ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE WESTSIDE CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS; AND,
8. APPOINT VICE MAYO R PUZA AS LIAISON TO INTERAGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS INTEROPERABILITY(ICI)SYSTEM; AND,
9. APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AS THE DELEGATE AND COUNCIL
MEMBER FISH AS ALTERNATE TO THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA (FORMERLY THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION); AND,
10. APPOINT VICE MAYOR PUZA AND MAYOR O’BRIEN 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 WATERSHED CONSERVANCY BOARD; AND,
12. APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER FISH AND COUNCIL MEMBER VERA AS
MEMBERS OF THE BALDWIN HILLS COMMUNITY ADVISORY PANEL (CAP) FOR THE BALDWIN HILLS COMMUNITY STANDARDS DISTRICT (CSD); AND,
13. APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AND COUNCIL MEMBER FISH AS MEMBERS OF THE JOINT FINANCE AND JUDICIARY SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
14. APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AND COUNCIL MEMBER FISH TO THE TREASURY INVESTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE; AND
15. APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AND COUNCIL MEMBER FISH AS
MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT, FINANCIAL PL ANNING AND BUDGET
SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
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26 16. APPOINT VICE MAYOR PUZA AND COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, TO THE STANDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
17. APPOINT MAYOR O’BRIEN AND COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN TO THE
CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT/CI TY COUNCIL LIAISON SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
18. APPOINT VICE MAYOR PUZA AND COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN TO THE STANDING SUSTAINABILITY SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
19. APPOINT VICE MAYOR PUZA AND COUNCIL MEMBER FISH TO THE STANDING MOBILITY SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
20. APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER VERA AND COUNCIL MEMBER FISH TO THE AD HOC CITY COUNCIL POLICIES SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
21. APPOINT MAYOR O’BRIEN AND VICE MAYO R PUZA TO THE CITY COUNCIL-WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE LIAISON SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
22. APPOINT MAYOR O’BRIEN AND COUNCIL MEMBER FISH TO THE AD HOC SHORT TERM RENTALS POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
23. APPOINT VICE MAYOR PUZA AND COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN TO THE AD HOC EQUITY SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
24. APPOINT MAYOR O’BRIEN AND VICE MAYOR PUZA TO THE AD HOC 2025-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP AND 2028 SUMMER OLYMPICS PREPARATION SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
25. APPOINT MAYOR O’BRIEN AND VICE MAYOR PUZA TO THE AD HOC MINIMUM WAGE SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
26. APPOINT VICE MAYOR PUZA AND COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN TO THE
AD HOC GENERAL PLAN SUBCOMMITTEE WITH THE INCLUSION OF PUBLIC SAFETY; AND,
27. APPOINT MAYOR O’BRIEN AND COUNCIL MEMBER VERA TO THE AD HOC SIGNAGE SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
28. APPOINT MAYOR O’BRIEN AND COUNCIL MEMBER VERA TO THE AD HOC DIGITAL KIOSK PROGRAM SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
29. APPOINT MAYOR O’BRIEN AND VICE MAYOR PUZA TO THE AD HOC FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SPECIAL EVENTS GRANT PROGRAM SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
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27 30. APPOINT VICE MAYOR PUZA AND COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN TO THE AD HOC 2025 LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY PLATFORM SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
31. APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER FISH AND COUNCIL MEMBER VERA TO THE AD HOC 2025 POLICE POLICIES SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
32. APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER FISH AND COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN TO THE STANDING HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
33. APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER FISH AND COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN TO THE STANDING GOVERNANCE SUBCOMMITTEE; AND,
34. DISSOLVE THE AD HOC FISCAL YEAR 20 24-2025 SPECIAL EVENTS GRANT PROGRAM SUBCOMMITTEE; AD HOC 2024 LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY PLATFORM SUBCOMMITTEE; AD HOC MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. EVENT SUBCOMMITTEE; AD HOC 2024 POLICE POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE; AD HOC
BILL BOTTS FIELDS AND VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK (VMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE; AND AD HOC COUNTY INGLEWOOD OIL FIELD (IOF) PROJECTS SUBCOMMITTEE; AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE.
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Item A-2
(1) Discussion and Direction Regarding Vacancies on the Planning Commission, Landlord Tenant Mediation Board, Disability Advisory Committee, Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee; (2) Consideration of Recommended Appointment of the Culver City Unified School District Representative to Seat #9 of the Finance Advisory Committee; and (3) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding support for considering a targeted pool based off of last year’s applicants; length of the process; terms; clarification that all of the CBCs other than the Planning Commission have a healthy quorum; the next round of applications in June; waiting for the annual process in consideration of staff time; allowing additional voices to be heard; providing support to the CBCs; appreciation that the applications are available year round; targeted advert ising and recruitment to address vacancies; providing a robust body to complete work for the MLK Jr. and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee; support for the FAC January 27, 2025
28 (Finance Advisory Committee) recommendation for the CCUSD FAC seat; the off -season application received for the Planning Commission; consideration of the 2024 applicants; and the number of diverse voices on the MLK Celebration and Jun eteenth Celebration Advisory Committee.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FISH AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CULVER CITY COUNCIL:
1. DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO DEFER APPOINTMENTS TO THE DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION AND
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE UNTIL THE ANNUAL PROCESS; AND,
2. DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO CONTACT THE TARGETED POOL OF
APPLICANTS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION INCLUDING THE LAST
APPLICANT FOR APPOINTMENT CONSIDERATION AT AN UPCOMING REGULAR MEETING; AND,
3. APPOINT SANTHASUNDARI (“SANTHA”) RAJIV, TO SEAT NO. 9 - CCUSD
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, FOR A MINIMUM TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
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Public Comment – Items Not on the Agenda
Mayor O’Brien invited public comment.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council:
Denise Neal asked about potential changes at the Ivy Station; felt it was important for Culver City to participate in the meeting on January 29 held by Los Angeles to discuss planned upgrades; she discussed airspace; Council District 5; the need for a multi -agency law enforcement substation; she indicated that Apple had funds to contribute for housing; she asked that Kwanzaa be incorporated into the M artin Luther King Jr.
Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee; and she requested information on the status of Bill Botts and Veterans Park projects and the Oil Field.
Mayor O’Brien indicated that the Master Plan would be presented to the City Council next month.
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29 Items from Council Members
None.
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Council Member Requests to Agendize Future Items
Council Member McMorrin received City Council consensus from Vice Mayor Puza and Council Member Fish to agendize
consideration of looking at a pause on rent increases and a moratorium on evictions; she discussed the policy not to permit short term rentals; reports of rental increases during the difficult time; the importance of acting quickly; the intention to address the immediate need; and ensuring that people are doing the right thing at this time.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding bringing back a discussion of a potential pause on rent increases rather than an ordinance; clarification that the City has not been enforcing the ban on short term rentals; complaint- based enforcement; and agreement that a discussion on short term rentals is not needed.
Council Member McMorrin received consensus from Mayor O’Brien, Vice Mayor Puza, and Council Memb er Fish to examine data on areas where pedestrian fatalities and collisions have taken place and evaluate potential quick build solutions to improve safety.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding a suggestion to include a way for the public to see where fatalities occur and how many occur into the discussion; a suggestion to create a dashboard; agreement that the item go to the BPAC for consideration and potential recommendations; projects currently in the works and agendized for consideration by the BPAC; and consideration of statistics by the Mobility Subcommittee followed by a report to the City Council.
Council Member McMorrin received full City Council consensus to consider a blanket resolution as it applies to any and all international conflicts; proposed having a discussion to affirm Culver City’s commitment to peace, valuing all human life, and encouraging federal diplomacy in accordance of those values in times of war and conflict; noted challenging times ahead; discussed ensuring that time and resources are utilized in the January 27, 2025
30 best ways possible; continuing to affirm values as a City and a community; and placing the focus on local work.
• consideration of closing a portion of Elenda for an event on April 22
• consideration of a pause on rent increases and a moratorium on evictions
• consider a blanket resolution as it applies to any and all international conflicts
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31 Adjournment
There being no further business , at 11:40 p.m., the City Council, Housing Authority Board, Parking Authority Board, Redevelopment Financing Authority, and Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board adjourned to a meeting to be held on February 10, 2025 at the Culver City Senior Center.
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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 Parking Authority and Culver City Housing Authority Board
Culver City, California
DAN O’BRIEN
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: _________________________