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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CULVER CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE December 12, 2011
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:30 p.m.
CITY OF CULVER CITY,
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
Present: D. Scott Malsin, Agency Chair
Jeffrey Cooper, Agency Vice Chair
Christopher Armenta, Agency Member
Micheál O’Leary, Agency Member
Andrew Weissman, Agency Member
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Closed Session
The Redevelopment Agency will adjourn to Closed Session to discuss the
following item:
CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Initiation of Litigation – 1 Matter
Pursuant of Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
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Recess
The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.
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Reconvene
The Redevelopment Agency reconvened its meeting at 7:02 p.m. with all
Members present.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar, Executive Director, and the Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Matthew Stuart of Boy Scout Troop #108.
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Closed Session Report
Member O’Leary indicated nothing to report out of closed session.
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Community Announcements By Board Members/Information Items From
Staff
None.
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Joint Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
Member O’Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the Redevelopment Agency:
Bob Pine, Culver City Amateur Radio Emergency Services (CCARES), reported
a mention of CCARES in the December edition of American Relay Radio League
Magazine for their participation in an annual emergency communication event,
and he invited everyone to participate in the next one on June 23-24, 2012.
Member O’Leary received clarification that no training was required in order to
participate.
Seth Horowitz requested support for holding the WestDoc Conference in Culver
City that would utilize the Culver Hotel and Pacific Theatres and the space
between the theatre and the hotel.
A discussion ensued between staff and the Agency Board regarding placing the
item on the January 9, 2012 agenda for full consideration; sponsorship; the use
of the space between the Pacific Theaters and the Culver Hotel; a suggestion
that staff meet with WestDoc representatives, the DBA, and representatives from
the Culver Hotel and Pacific Theatres; and ensuring that there is no conflict with
IndieCade. December 12, 2011
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN,
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY CHAIR MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE AGENCY BOARD APPROVE ITEMS C-1
AND C-2.
Item C-1
Agency Meeting Minutes
THAT THE AGENCY BOARD APPROVE THE AGENCY MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 7, 2011 AND NOVEMBER 14, 2011.
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Item C-2
Cash Disbursements
THAT THE AGENCY BOARD: APPROVE THE CASH DISBURSEMENT
REPORT FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2011 – DECEMBER 2, 2011.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made at this time.
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Public Comment for Items NOT on the Agenda
Member O’Leary invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the Agency Board:
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Public Comment for Items NOT on the Agenda (Continued)
Cary Anderson discussed audio issues with the previous meeting and suggested
that the meeting be replayed; he suggested that a message be displayed
onscreen with information on who to contact if there is an issue with the
transmission or when Channel 35 goes off the air; and he discussed the effects
of heavy crowds in the downtown area on the residential neighborhood south of
Town Plaza.
Responding to Member O’Leary, Martin Cole, City Clerk/Assistant City Manager,
clarified that the sound issue last week was due to a malfunction of Time Warner
equipment and the issue has been addressed; he reported that an email blast
with a link to the broadcast of the meeting had been sent out; he agreed to re-
broadcast the meeting on Channel 35 on December 17, 2011; and he discussed
the operating budget for Channel 35.
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Items from Agency Board Members
Items from Vice Chair Cooper
• Wished everyone Happy Holidays.
• Noted changes to the City Council in the upcoming year and
expressed appreciation for the dynamic of the City Council.
Items from Member Armenta
• Wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Items from Member Weissman
• Expressed pride in the cooperation and good faith of the City
employees in addressing short and long-term pension and health
benefit issues.
• Expressed appreciation for his colleagues.
Items from Chair Malsin
• Expressed appreciation to involved residents for their continuing
commitment to the City.
• Announced his resignation as a Council Member and explained his
reasoning. December 12, 2011
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Items from Agency Board Members (Continued)
A discussion ensued between staff and the Agency Board regarding City
Charter requirements in the event of a vacancy; a suggestion to add the item
to the agenda as an emergency item; the election code and potential costs;
deadlines; legally accepting the vacancy for the record; amending the
resolution to allow for the additional seat; the opportunity to notice the election
in a timely matter; and whether the Agency Board could act until the vacancy
is in effect.
MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ADD AN ITEM TO THE AGENDA AS
AN URGENT MEASURE UNDER BROWN ACT GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54954.2(b)2.
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Recess
The Agency Board took a brief recess for staff to compile information at
9:33 p.m.
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Reconvene
The Agency Board reconvened its meeting at 10:11 p.m. with all Members
present.
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Added Item
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, read into the record the title of
the proposed resolution amending the resolution calling the April 2012
election.
MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR COOPER
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ADD CONSIDERATION OF THE
PRPOPOSED RESOLUTION TO THE AGENDA AS AN URGENT
MEASURE UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b) (2).
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, discussed City Charter
requirements regarding City Council vacancies; deadlines for filing nomination
papers for the next general municipal election; and he read the text of the
proposed resolution into the record. December 12, 2011
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Added Item (Continued)
Member O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
A discussion ensued between staff and the Agency Board regarding the
differences in terms for the four seats; whether to appoint an interim Council
Member; adding another agenda item; calling a special meeting; considering
making an appointment as an agenda item on January 9, 2012; the Charter
requirement that the seat be put on the April 2012 ballot; publishing
requirements for the Notice of Election and costs; concern with engaging in
dialogue without the item being agendized; the policy for a split vote; public
input; and concern with having enough time to select an appointee. The
Agency Council majority indicated no interest in appointing an interim
Agencymember.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR COOPER,
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE AGENCY COUNCIL APPROVE
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R101 [A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 2011-R087 CALLING THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012 FOR THE
ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY AND FOR THE SUBMISSION
TO THE VOTERS A QUESTION RELATING TO INCREASE THE CITY’S
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX FROM 12% TO 14%].
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Items from Agency Board Members (Continued)
Items from Mayor O’Leary
• Wished everyone Happy Holidays.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:37 p.m., the Agency adjourned its meeting
to a meeting on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
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Alice Prasad
SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Redevelopment Agency, California
APPROVED
D. Scott Malsin
CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California