City of Culver City - File #: HIST-10013

• File #: HIST-10013
• Version: 1
• Type: Historical
• Status: Consent Agenda
• In control: HISTORICAL - REDEVELOPMENT
• On agenda: 12/1/2008
• Final action: 12/1/2008
• Title: Agency Minutes of: August 25, 2008, September 8, 2008, September 15, 2008, September 22, 2008, October 6, 2008, and October 20, 2008

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/1/2008	1	HISTORICAL - REDEVELOPMENT	approved

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE August 25, 2008 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, 5:00 p.m. CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA Call to Order & Roll Call The meeting of the Agency was called to order at 5:00 p.m. Present: Andrew Weissman, Agency Chair Christopher Armenta, Agency Vice Chair D. Scott Malsin, Agency Member Micheal O'Leary, Agency Member Gary Silbiger, Agency Member o0o Closed Session The Agency immediately recessed to Closed Session to discuss the following items: CS-1 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS: 9715 WASHINGTON BLVD. Conference with Real Property Negotiators Re: 9715 Washington Boulevard Agency Negotiator: Jerry Fulwood, Executive Director, Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director and Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel Other Parties Negotiators: Glenn Laiken and Stuart Freeman Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment or Both, including use restrictions, development obligations and other monetary related considerations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 CS-2 Conference with Legal Counsel — Exposure to Litigation: One Item PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)(1) o0o Reconvene Chair Weissman reconvened the meeting at 8:16 p.m. with all Members present. o0oPage 2 of 3 Agency Minutes August 25, 2008 Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance This was covered during the City Council meeting. o0o Closed Session Report Chair Weissman reported that item CS-1 had not been discussed and no action was taken on CS-2 in closed session. o0o Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda None. o0o Public Comment for Items On the Agenda None. o0o Consent Calendar MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. Item C-1 Special Meeting Notice The Agency approved the Special Meeting Notice. o0o Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda (Continued) None.Page 3 of 3 Agency Minutes August 25, 2008 o0o Receipt of Correspondence MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNC1LMEMBER MALSIN, AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE. o0o Items from Staff Chief Executive Officer, Jerry Fulwood reminded everyone that the Agency would be dark on September 1, 2008 due to the Labor Day holiday. o0o Items from the Agency Member Malsin announced the final concert of the Culver City Music Festival would be on Thursday, August 28, 2008. Chair Weissman announced the "Made in Culver City" Film Festival is scheduled on Saturday, September 6, 2008. o0o Adjournment There being no further business, at 8:19 p.m., the Agency adjourned to a Regular meeting on Monday, September 15, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers. o0o Alice Prasad SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Redevelopment Agency, California APPROVED Andrew Weissman CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California SPECIAL MEETING OF THE September 8, 2008 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, 5:30 p.m. CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA Call to Order & Roll Call The meeting of the Agency was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Present: Andrew Weissman, Agency Chair Christopher Armenta, Agency Vice Chair D. Scott Ma!sin, Agency Member Micheal O'Leary, Agency Member Gary Silbiger, Agency Member o0o Closed Session The Agency immediately recessed to Closed Session to discuss the following item: CS-I Conference with Legal Counsel - Exposure to Litigation: One Item PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)(1) o0o Reconvene Chair Weissman reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p.m. with all Members present. o0o Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance This was covered during the City Council meeting. o0o Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda None. o0o Public Comment for Items On the AgendaPage 2 of 3 Agency Minutes September 8, 2008 None. o0o Consent Calendar MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY MEMBER SILB1GER, AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. Item C-1 Special Meeting Notice The Agency approved the Special Meeting Notice. o0o Items from Staff None. o0o Items from the Agency Member Malsin reported receiving a call about aggressive panhandling at the Culver City Farmers Market and he suggested a notice about panhandling be posted on the barricades around the market. Member O'Leary reported that five of Culver City's leading fashion designers are featured in the new Bloomingdales magazine. Chair Weissman reported that the Air Quality Management District approved the 'Healthy Hearths Program' on March 7, 2008 to reduce pollution from residential wood burning. o0o Adjournment There being no further business, at 8:03 p.m., the Agency adjourned to a regular meeting on Monday, September 15, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers.Page 3 of 3 Agency Minutes September 8, 2008 o0o Alice Prasad SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Redevelopment Agency, California APPROVED Andrew Weissman CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California REGULAR MEETING OF THE September 15, 2008 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, 6:00 p.m. CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA Call to Order & Roll Call The meeting of the Agency was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Andrew Weissman, Agency Chair Christopher Armenta, Agency Vice Chair D. Scott Ma'sin, Agency Member Micheal O'Leary, Agency Member Gary Silbiger, Agency Member Closed Session The Agency immediately recessed to Closed Session to discuss the following items: CS-1 WASHINGTON-CENTINELA: PROPERTY SALE NEGOTIATIONS Conference with Real Property Negotiators Re: 12423 to 12337 Washington Boulevard 4069 Centinela Avenue 4064 Colonial Avenue Agency Negotiator: Jerry Fulwood, Executive Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director and Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel Other Parties Negotiators: Washinela L.P. Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment or Both, including use restrictions, development obligations and other monetary related considerations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 CS-2 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS: 9715 WASHINGTON BLVD. Conference with Real Property Negotiators Re: 9715 Washington Boulevard Agency Negotiator: Jerry Fulwood, Executive Director, Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director and Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel Other Parties Negotiators: Glenn Laiken and Stuart Freeman Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment or Both, including use restrictions, development obligations and other monetary related considerationsPage 2 of 7 Agency Minutes September 15, 2008 o0o Reconvene Chair Weissman reconvened the meeting at 7:04 p.m. with all Members present. o0o Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance Jerry Fulwood, Executive Director, led the invocation. Anita Shapiro led the Pledge of Allegiance. o0o Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda Robin Turner and Anita Shapiro commended the Fire Department for their fast and caring treatment of Anita Shapiro when she needed paramedic assistance. Executive Director Fulwood reported that Public Works was working on lifting the parking gate on P-1 but it could be delaying people who were trying to attend the meeting. He stressed the importance of staff working closely with the Agency to -stay ahead of the curve as the City is entering challenging times financially and he reported that staff was working with the Budget and Finance Committee examining all aspects of the City's finances to formulate recommendations to further stabilize them. Discussion ensued between the Agency Council and staff regarding anticipated reductions to General Fund revenues; the reduction in sales taxes; a possible $2 million decrease in Agency funds; and a planned report to the Council and the public on the implications of the decrease in funds to the General Fund. o0o Public Comment for Items On the Agenda None.Page 3 of 7 Agency Minutes September 15, 2008 o0o JOINT PUBLIC HEARING Item JPH-1 REQUEST BY APPLICANT TO CONTINUE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING TO NEXT JOINT MEETING OCTOBER 20, 2008: CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: 1) City Council Consideration of the Appeal of the Planning Commission's Approval of Site Plan Review, SPR P2007116, and Negative Declaration for the Construction of a Mixed-use Building with 26 Residential Condominium Units and 3,370 Square Feet of Office Space Located at 4043 Irving Place; and 2) Redevelopment Agency Consideration of the Project as it Relates to the Redevelopment Plan. (Public Hearing Continued from August 18, 2008). Chair Weissman recused himself from the dais and Vice Chair Armenta took over the meeting. Assistant Executive Director Sol Blumenfeld introduced the item and summarized the material of record. Member Malsin commented that there was no reason to hear public comment on the project itself as the project would be continued. MOVED BY MEMBER SILBIGER, SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED (ABSENT RECUSED MEMBER WEISSMAN) TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. Member Silbiger felt it was important to hear the public speakers tonight. If necessary, he would make a motion to overrule the Mayor. The following members of the audience addressed the Agency Council: Michael Miller - pointed out that the Planning Commission approved the project because while they felt it was too big, they did not feel they had a legal right to oppose it. He asserted that the sale of the land by the Redevelopment Agency was legally flawed and he wanted to see the Council either deny the project and have the applicant return with something less dense, or send the issue back to the Planning Commission and allow them to exercise their discretion. He added that the owner should be required to prepare an EIR with regard to traffic and parking. Agency General Counsel Murray Kane stated that it would be appropriate to ask speakers to limit comments to pros and cons of the staff recommended continuance.Page 4 of 7 Agency Minutes September 15, 2008 Judith Miller - spoke of the difficulties they encountered getting a postponement. She supported the postponement if it would address community concerns, involve the neighborhood; and, contribute to meaningful changes in the design; and, she listed changes to the project that the Downtown Neighborhood Association wanted to see. Karim Shall - asked that the two 75-year old trees on Lafayette Place be preserved with a set back respecting the neighborhood average. Grace Ressler - expressed support for the continuance and asked for a firm commitment from the Council that people be given respect and not have to beg to be agendized in the future. She opposed the project due to the inappropriate scale, height, inconsiderate setbacks, and the aggressive disregard for the proximity of the landmark homes, and she asserted that the project lacked an organic, artistic, respectful approach for a transitional space. Disa Lindgren - asserted that soil contamination, air pollution and noise created by the project would harm the 621 young children in close proximity. Megan Sahli Wells - wanted to see the project downsized due to concerns with traffic and safety and its possible affect on the young children and elderly in the area. Jim Behnke - a named appellant, supported postponing the appeal noting that the developer had requested the postponement. MacGregor Douglas - supported the postponement and expressed hope that during the postponement the project size would be reduced. Dan Milder - expressed concern that while he had heard rumors of increased setbacks for Lafayette Place, he was not aware of any such request or intention to increase the setback or mitigate traffic on Irving Place. George Mitsanet - co-owner of the project, requested a continuance to work in good faith to strike a deal that works for all parties and he apologized for the cleanliness of the parking lot, promising to clean it up immediately. Martine Goldsmith - expressed concern with the undesirable proposal and the dangerous precedent it could set, and she proposed that a forum be created for citizens to be heard by Councilmembers. Administrative Analyst, Alice Prasad read a written comment from Cary Anderson requesting that the parking lot at 4043 Irving Place be closed, with detailed instructions on how he wanted that to be done and a suggestion that the projectPage 5 of 7 Agency Minutes September 15, 2008 site be sealed to determine the impact to the neighborhood before the project is built. Member O'Leary moved to continue the public hearing. Member Armenta questioned if the continuance was granted whether there would be an effort to have the appellant part of the discussion and he asked about closing down the parking lot for a period of time to measure the true affect of the development on area parking. Assistant Executive Director, Sol Blumenfeld reported that staff had been meeting with the developer to see if changes to the design would affect the project's viability and he suggested that after negotiations were concluded staff could report out and take public input. He added that the developer had left the lot open as an asset since several businesses and institutions were using the parking. Member Arnrienta seconded the motion to continue the item. MOVED BY MEMBER O'LEARY SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED (ABSENT RECUSED CHAIR WEISSMAN) TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M. Member Silbiger encouraged staff to include the public in the process and he wanted to see their input taken on the matter. Chair Weissman returned to the dais at 7:59 p.m. 000 Recess/Reconvene Chair Weissman recessed to the City Council meeting from 8:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. o0o Consent Calendar MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. Item C-1 Page 6 of 7 Agency Minutes September 15, 2008 Special Meeting Notice The Agency approved the Special Meeting Notice. Item C-2 Cash Disbursements The Agency approved Cash Disbursements from August 2, 2008 thru August 15, 2008, and August 16, 2008 thru August 29, 2009. Item C-1 Meeting Minutes The Agency approved the Agency Meeting Minutes for May 19, 2008. o0o Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda (Continued) None. o0o Receipt of Correspondence MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE. o0o Items from Staff None. o0o Items from the Agency Chair Weissman wished the Armenta family well as they sent their child off to college.Page 7 of 7 Agency Minutes September 15, 2008 o0o Adjournment There being no further business, at 8:16 p.m., the Agency adjourned to an Adjourned Regular meeting on Monday, September 22, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers. o0o Alice Prasad SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Redevelopment Agency, California APPROVED Andrew Weissman CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING September 22, 2008 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, 5:00 p.m. CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA Call to Order & Roll Call The meeting of the Agency was called to order at 5:00 p.m. Present: Andrew Weissman, Agency Chair Christopher Armenta, Agency Vice Chair D. Scott Ma'sin, Agency Member Micheal O'Leary, Agency Member Gary Silbiger, Agency Member o0o Closed Session The Agency immediately recessed to Closed Session to discuss the following items: CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel — Exposure to Litigation: One Item PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)(1) CS-2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Re: 6101 Slauson Avenue Agency Negotiator: Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director, Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator and Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel Other Parties Negotiators: Hooman Nissani Under Negotiation: Interest in Real Property Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 o0o Reconvene Chair Weissman reconvened the Agency meeting at 11:23 p.m. with all Members present. Closed Session Report Chair Weissman indicated that there was nothing to report out from the Closed Session meeting.Page 2 of 5 Agency Minutes September 22, 2008 o0o Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance This was covered during the City Council meeting. o0o Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda None. o0o Public Comment for Items On the Agenda None. o0o Consent Calendar MOVED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, SECONDED BY MEMBER SILBIGER, AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. Item C-1 Secretary's Report The Agency approved the Secretary's Report. Item C-2 Meeting Minutes The Agency approved the meeting minutes of May 13, 2008 and May 20, 2008.Page 3 of 5 Agency Minutes September 22, 2008 o0o Action Items [tern A-1 Consideration of Agency Participation Related To Exposition Light Rail Column Extension Redesign. Assistant Executive Director, Sol Blumenfeld corrected the staff report noting that the preliminary design fee is $250,000 with a 10% contingency which could be credited toward the MOU if they move forward with the execution of it. MOVED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, SECONDED BY MEMBER MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THAT THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 1. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SEND TO EXPO AUTHORITY A LETTER OF INTENT TO IMPLEMENT THE REDESIGN OF THE STATION TO ACCOMMODATE TOD STRUCTURE PARKING; AND 2. APPROPRIATE $200,000 FROM TAX EXEMPT BOND FUNDS TO FUND THE COST OF THE REDESIGN. o0o Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda (Continued) None. o0o Receipt of Correspondence MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE. o0o Items from Staff Staff noted that additional information would be coming back on an item about impact fees discussed on September 8, 2008 and a table in the staff report reflected $250,000 in new development impact fees in fiscal year 2007-2008 that have already been collected.Page 4 of 5 Agency Minutes September 22, 2008 Items from Staff (Continued) City Clerk, Martin Cole reported two vacancies on the Landlord Tenant Mediation Board that has been advertised since the beginning of September; and, he noted that the period for advertisement closed on September 30, 2008. o0o Items from the Agency Items presented by Member O'Leary • Asked for and received consensus to agendize an item to make an application for a grant to fund gardens at the end of the streets that supply the floodwaters to Ballona Creek. Chief Executive Director, Jerry Fulwood indicated that staff would notice the item. • Received clarification that Culver City had sent a letter of support for SB870. • Wanted a report on amount not-to-exceeds to see how close each department gets in order to gage which departments are trying to be frugal and which are spending every penny they get. • Reported on awards won by Boy Scout Troop 113, and the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts at Culver City High School. He also noted that the football team at Culver City High School was poised to excel this year. Items presented by Member Silbiger • Asked for the specific date for the Community Participation and Development item. • Received consensus to give students who won awards a commendation at a City Council meeting. Items presented by Chair Weissman • Questioned whether there was a mechanism to compel the owner to eradicate graffiti at the abandoned gas station at the corner of Sawtelle and Culver Boulevard.Page 5 of 5 Agency Minutes September 22, 2008 Assistant Executive Director Blumenfeld indicated that the City could do graffiti abatement if they could get permission to enter the property. Responding to Member Ma!sin, Assistant Executive Director Blumenfeld stated that staff had looked ordinances for maintenance standards of other cities and staff will return with information on that in November. o0o Adjournment There being no further business, at 11:43 p.m., the Agency adjourned to a Regular meeting on Monday, October 6, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers. o0o Alice Prasad SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Redevelopment Agency, California APPROVED Andrew Weissman CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California REGULAR MEETING October 6, 2008 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, 5:30 p.m_ CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA Call to Order & Roll Call The meeting of the Agency was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Present: Andrew Weissman, Agency Chair Christopher Armenta, Agency Vice Chair D. Scott Ma!sin, Agency Member Micheal O'Leary, Agency Member Gary Silbiger, Agency Member o0o Closed Session The Agency immediately recessed to Closed Session to discuss the following items: CS-1 9355 CULVER BOULEVARD: PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Conference with Real Property Negotiators Re: 9355 Culver Boulevard Culver City, CA9415-9425 Venice Boulevard Los Angeles, CA Agency Negotiator: Jerry Fulwood, Executive Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director and Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel Other Parties Negotiators: Josetta Sbeglia and Seth Ellis Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment or both, including use restrictions, development obligations and other monetary related considerations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 CS-2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Re: 11960 Washington Boulevard Agency Negotiator: Jerry Fulwood, Executive Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director, Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator and Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel Other Parties Negotiators: Under Negotiation: Interest in Real Property Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8Page 2 of 9 Agency Minutes October 6, 2008 CS-3 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS — BALDWIN SITE & WASHINGTON CENTINELA SITE Conference with Real Property Negotiators Re: Baldwin Site located at 12803 — 2823 Washington Boulevard Re: Washington Centinela Site located at 12343/12337 Washington Boulevard, 4061-4069 Centinela Avenue and 4064 Colonial Avenue Agency Negotiators: Jerry Fulwood, Executive Director, Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director, Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator, Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel Other Parties Negotiators: Wally Marks and Jim Suhr, Axis Mundi RE II LLC and David Reis and David Paris, Washinella LP Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 o0o Reconvene Chair Weissman reconvened the meeting at 7:07 p.m. with all Members present. o0o Closed Session Report Chair Weissman reported that item C-3 was not discussed, and there was nothing to report out from the other items. o0o Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance Jerry Fulwood, Chief Executive Officer, led the invocation. Marty Connelly led the Pledge of Allegiance. o0o Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda None. o0o Public Comment for Items On the Agenda None.Page 3 of 9 Agency Minutes October 6, 2008 o0o Action Items Item A-1 Approval of Proposed Development at 9919 Jefferson Boulevard as Consistent With the Redevelopment Plan Assistant Executive Director, Sol Blumenfeld requested that the matter be deferred to the next Agency meeting to allow Board members to work through additional materials that were inadvertently left out of information provided. The Council agreed to defer the item for two weeks to October 20, 2008. o0o Consent Calendar MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. Item C-1 Secretary's Report The Agency approved the Report of the Secretary. Item C-2 Cash Disbursements The Agency approved Cash Disbursements from August 30, 2008 through September 12, 2008. Item C-3 Meeting Minutes The Agency approved the Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2008, June 2, 2008 and June 9, 2008.Page 4 of 9 Agency Minutes October 6, 2008 Item C-4 Approval of Amendment Number I to the Professional Services Agreement with Psomas for Design Survey Services Related to the Washington/ National Project The Redevelopment Agency; 1. Approved an amendment to the contract with Psomas for design survey services related to the Washington/National Project in an amount not-to- exceed $18,500 out of program 55092620.619800; and, 2. Authorized the Agency General Counsel to review/prepare the necessary documents; and, 3. Authorized the Executive Director to execute such documents on behalf of the Agency. Item C-5 Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Modern Parking, Inc., for Parking Management Services at the Virginia Parking Lot. 1. Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Modern Parking, Inc. not- to-exceed $75,210.87; and, 2. Authorized the Agency General Counsel to review/prepare the necessary documents; and, 3. Authorized the Executive Director to execute such documents on behalf of the Agency. Item C-6 Approval of Agreements with Kinetic Lighting, Inc and Technology Artists for the Maintenance, Repair and Replacement of Sound and Lighting Equipment in the Ivy Substation The Agency: 1. Approved an agreement with from Kinetic Lighting, Inc. for new lighting equipment in the Ivy Substation in an amount not to exceed $1,300 from account 55094400; and,Page 5 of 9 Agency Minutes October 6, 2008 Item C-6 (Continued) 2. Approved an agreement with Technology Artists for new sound equipment in the Ivy Substation in an amount not to exceed $15,000 from account 55094400; and, 3. Authorized the Agency General Counsel to review/prepare the necessary documents; and, 4. Authorized the Executive Director to execute such documents on behalf of the Agency. Item C-7 Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with PaIler-Roberts Engineering, Inc., for the Preparation of a Topographic Survey along Blackwelder Drive and Smiley Drive for a Future Street Improvement Project. The Redevelopment Agency: 1) Approved a professional services agreement with PaIler-Roberts Engineering Inc. to prepare a Topographic Survey for a not-to-exceed amount of $32,000; and, 2) Authorized the Agency General Counsel to review/prepare the necessary documents; and, 3) Authorized the Executive Director to execute such documents on behalf of the Agency. o0o Recess/Reconvene Chair Weissman recessed to the City Council meeting from 7:11 p.m. to 7:32 p.m. o0oPage 6 of 9 Agency Minutes October 6, 2008 JOINT ITEM Item J-1 1) Consideration of a Fee Waiver Request by the Culver City Chamber of Commerce for the "Business E-Waste Roundup" Event; 2) Designation of the Business E Waste Roundup as a City-Sponsored or Redevelopment Agency-Sponsored Event; and 3) Determination of the Level of Redevelopment Agency Support for the Event Management Analyst, Jeremy Green presented a summary of the material of record. Member O'Leary commented on the duplication of paper used for joint items and asked that the issue be addressed. Member Ma!sin moved to adopt the staff recommendation. Member O'Leary seconded the motion and the discussion continued. Member Armenta received clarification that there were no charges to businesses, and residents were welcome to drop off materials as well. Member Silbiger questioned whether the Chamber would receive any money. Steven Rose, Culver City Chamber of Commerce, clarified that the Chamber was spending money on the banners and to advertise the event, with a request for waiver of the permit fee to hang the banners and for the 10 hours of staff time for installation_ MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 1-A. APPROVE THE AGENCY FEE WAIVER REQUEST MADE BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE "BUSINESS E-WASTE ROUNDUP" AND DETERMINE THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT, IF ANY, IT WISHES TO PROVIDE TO THE ROUND-UP IN THE FORM OF A REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY OF ITS COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT TO BE $1,067.00 AND 2-A. DETERMINE THE CRITERIA OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT 2008-01 HAVE BEEN MET AND DETERMINE THAT THE BUSINESS E-WASTE ROUNDUP IS AN AGENCY-SPONSORED EVENT.Page 7 of 9 Agency Minutes October 6, 2008 o0o Item J-2 JOINT ITEM - Approval of a Tr-Party Professional Services Agreement with Kristi Callan for Minute Transcription Services for Meetings of the City Council, the Redevelopment Agency, the Cultural Affairs Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Planning Commission, and the Civil Service Commission Redevelopment Administrator Tipton provided a brief summary of the material of record. MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 1. APPROVE A TRI-PARTY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MS. KRISTI CALLAN FOR MINUTE TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $67,500; AND, 2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND, 3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AGENCY. o0o Recess/Reconvene Chair Weissman recessed to the City Council meeting from 7:40 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. o0o Receipt of Correspondence Moved by Chair Weissman, seconded by Member Armenta, and unanimously passed to receive and file correspondence. o0oPage 8 of 9 Agency Minutes October 6, 2008 Items from Staff Chief Executive Officer, Jerry Fulwood indicated that in two weeks there would be a formal document outlining steps the City is taking to address fiscal realities connected to reduced sales taxes. Agency and staff discussion included projections for the next 6-8 months; when the City would see declines in receipts; projections for the next few years based on developments that have been approved but might be delayed; a suggestion that a full discussion of the issue be placed on a future agenda; concerns about whether the animal control officer position would be affected; a request to include plans for raising more money on the agenda; caution against being fear-driven; the importance of maintaining the integrity of City funds; and the importance of not only raising revenue but also cutting costs. o0o ITEMS FROM COUNCIL: Items Presented by Member O'Leary: • Pointed out that his name was misspelled in the minutes. Items Presented by Chair Weissman: • Expressed concern with irritating people who only want imminent emergency announcements from reverse 911, and questioned whether residents could opt out of receiving non-emergency items. Chief Executive Officer Fulwood and City Attorney Carol Schwab indicated that they would do research on the matter. Items presented by Member Silbiger: • Announced meetings of the Council Sustainability and Sanitation Committee and the Skateboard Park Committee on October 9. • Thanked everyone from the Parks and Recreation and Community Services Commission for their informative tour of the parks this past weekend and he noted certain items discussed to be forwarded to the Commission including: investigation of other areas in the parks for permit picnicking and activity passports.Page 9 of 9 Agency Minutes October 6, 2008 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL (Continued): Items Presented by Member Ma!sin: • Thanked Public Works Director Charles Herbertson for coordinating installation of additional street lights to make Wade Street safer at night. o0o Adjournment There being no further business, at 9:17 p.m., the Agency adjourned to a Regular meeting on Monday, October 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers. o0o Alice Prasad SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Redevelopment Agency, California APPROVED Andrew Weissman CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California REGULAR MEETING October 20, 2008 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, 6:30 p.m. CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA Call to Order & Roll Call The meeting of the Agency was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Andrew Weissman, Agency Chair Christopher Armenta, Agency Vice Chair D. Scott Malsin, Agency Member Micheal O'Leary, Agency Member Gary Silbiger, Agency Member o0o Closed Session The Agency immediately recessed to Closed Session to discuss the following item: CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation - (1 item) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) o0o Reconvene Chair Weissman reconvened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. with all Members present. o0o Closed Session Report Chair Weissman indicated that there was nothing to report out from Closed Session. o0o Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance City Clerk Martin Cole, led the invocation. Sarah Kay led the Pledge of Allegiance.Page 2 of 5 Agency Minutes October 20, 2008 o0o Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda None. o0o Public Comment for Items On the Agenda None. odo Recess/Reconvene Chair Weissman recessed to the City Council meeting from 7:13 p.m. to 7:57 p.m. o0o Joint Public Hearing Item JPH- 1 REQUEST BY APPLICANT AND APPELLANTS TO CONTINUE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING TO NOVEMBER 10, 2008: CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: 1) City Council Consideration of the Appeal of the Planning Commission's Approval of Site Plan Review, SPR P2007116, and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Construction of a Mixed-use Building with 26 Residential Condominium Units and 3,370 Square Feet of Office Space Located at 4043 Irving Place; and 2) Redevelopment Agency Consideration of the Project as it Relates to the Redevelopment Plan. (Public Hearing Continued from August 18, 2008 and further continued from September 15, 2008). Chair Weissman recused himself and left the dais. City Clerk, Martin Cole questioned whether comments could be taken when the public hearing had not yet been opened and City Attorney, Carol Schwab clarified that speakers could be heard on the continuance.Page 3 of 5 Agency Minutes October 20, 2008 Item JPH-1 (Continued) Sal Gonzalez provided a summary of his efforts to work with the City and the appellants on the project. He indicated that he had a conflict with the November 10, 2008 hearing and asked to have the hearing on November 3, 2008 instead. George Mitsonis expressed frustration that after agreeing to a modified plan suggested by Judy Miller, the Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) wanted something else. Agency General Counsel, Murray Kane clarified that the only thing on the agenda for continuance was the land use entitlement appeal and the companion land use decision of the Agency, and there were no negotiations on the Redevelopment Agency agenda for this meeting. Member Ma!sin questioned ramifications of changing the date. Assistant Executive Director, Sol Blumenfeld recommended keeping the November 10, 2008 date as that was agreed to and the neighborhood was already planning on that date. Michael Miller objected to moving the date. He acknowledged the disparate group but indicated that they had agreed to vote on the matter and would work with the developers to come to a resolution. Associate Analyst, Alice Prasad read a comment card submitted by Jim Bentley as a named appellant who supported the November 10, 2008 hearing date. The Agency received clarification that, while not ideal, November 17, 2008 would work for the parties involved. MOVED BY MEMBER SILBIGER AND SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M. VOTING ON THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHAIR WEISSMAN WHO WAS RECUSED. Chair Weissman returned to the dais.Page 4 of 5 Agency Minutes October 20, 2008 o0o Consent Calendar MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-3. Item C-1 Secretary's Report The Agency approved the Report of the Secretary. Item C-2 Cash Disbursements The Agency approved Cash Disbursements from September 13, 2008 through October 3, 2008. Item C-3 Meeting Minutes The Agency approved the Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2008 and July 7, 2008. o0o Receipt of Correspondence MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENIA, SECONDED BY MEMBER MALSIN, AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE. o0o Items from Staff City Clerk Cole requested that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency hold a special meeting. Staff and the Agency discussed schedules and agreed to meet on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 9 a.m. o0oPage 5 of 5 Agency Minutes October 20, 2008 Items from the Agency Member O'Leary urged residents to investigate how their alarm systems work as his business was broken into and his alarm system was deactivated when the thieves cut his telephone line. Member Malsin invited everyone to attend Speakeasy, a Redevelopment Agency Arts program, with Patrice Rushen and Sandra Tsing Loh, on November 21 at the Culver City Event Center. o0o Adjournment There being no further business, at 8:24 p.m., the Agency adjourned to a regular meeting on Monday, October 27, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers. o0o Alice Prasad SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Redevelopment Agency, California APPROVED Andrew Weissman CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California