ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
January 26, 2009
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
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Closed Session
The Redevelopment Agency will immediately adjourn to Closed Session to
discuss the following item:
CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel — Exposure to Litigation: One Item
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)(1)
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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 8:00 p.m. with all
Members present.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were given during the City Council
meeting.Page 2 of 6
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
None.
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Public Comment for Items On the Agenda
None.
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JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
Item JPH-1
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED FROM THE 12/08109 COUNCIL
MEETING: 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, 2) Consideration of Tentative Tract Map TIM-
P2007117; and, 3) Redevelopment Agency Consideration of the Project as it
Relates to the Redevelopment Plan. (Public Hearing Continued from
August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, and December 8, 2008)
Chair Weissman recused himself due to conflict of interest and left the dais at
8:01 p.m.
Staff provided a summary of the material of record_
Member Malsin invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the Agency:
Judy Miller, representing Downtown Neighborhood Association
Jim Behnke
Michael Miller, representing Downtown Neighborhood Association
George Mitsonis
Sal Gonzalez, developer for 4043 Irving Place project
Scott W. McKinley
Margaret Lindgren, representing Downtown Neighborhood Association
Disa Lindgren, representing Downtown Neighborhood Association
Robin Povart-Kelly
Cary Anderson
Kevin Lachoff
Megan Sahli-WellsPage 3 of 6
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Item JPH-1
(Continued)
Speaker comments included thanks to the City for their assistance with resolution
for this project; concern that if traffic worsens in six months that the City
remember this moment; the importance of having community involvement early
in the process; a request for support of traffic enforcement; length of the process;
and a request that the City address parking issues.
Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director, reported that the developer was to
prepare an MTMP that would require public input for approval with respect to any
traffic improvements,
Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk, read written comments in opposition to the
project from:
Marta Zaragosa
Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk, read written comments in support of the
project from:
Louie Abodaca
Julie Lugo Cerra
Chuck Behrman
Ed Wolkowitz
Racquel Palazzollo
Naomi Palazzollo
Linda Thieben
Paula Hibbs
Richard Hibbs
Stuart Brody
Barbara Brody
Jenny Brody
Lauren Mitchell Brady
Jeff Haas
Pamela Hirneisen
Shirley Miyamoto
David Church
Richard Marcus
Chris Tarantola
MOVED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, SECONDED BY MEMBER SILBIGER, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (ABSENT RECUSED CHAIR WEISSMAN) TO
CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.Page 4 of 6
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Item JPH-1
(Continued)
AYES: Agencymembers Armenta, O'Leary, Silbiger, Malsin
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Weissman
ABSENT: None
Agency discussion included: lessons learned from the experience; thanks to
everyone involved in the process; concern with doing a better job mitigating
traffic and parking; the importance of compromise; belief that the City should not
be involved in the business of development; and clarification that the Agency had
not violated any rules in the process.
MOVED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, SECONDED BY MEMBER SILBIGER, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (ABSENT CHAIR WEISSMAN) THAT THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DETERMINE THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT
AS MODIFIED AT 4043 IRVING IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR COMPONENT AREA NO. 3 OF THE CULVER
CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT
WITH THE DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT.
AYES: Agencymembers Armenta, O'Leary, Silbiger, Malsin
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Weissman
ABSENT: None
Chair Weissman returned to the dais at 8:58 p.m.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER SILB1GER, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
Item C-1
Secretary's Report
The Agency approved the Secretary's Report.Page 5 of 6
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Item C-2
Cash Disbursements
The Agency approved Cash Disbursements from November 29 thru
December 12, 2008, December 13 thru January 2, 2009.
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Item C-3
Meeting Minutes
The Agency approved the Agency Minutes of November 10, 2008, November 17,
2008, December 1, 2008 and December 8, 2008.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY CHAIR WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Items from Staff
Items Presented by Martin Cole, City Clerk
• Reported attending the inauguration
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Items from the Agency
Items Presented by Chair Weissman
• Invited everyone to see the play, "Taking Over" at the Kirk Douglas
Theatre.
Items Presented by Member Armenta
• Reported meeting with Los Angeles Controller Laura Chick, and
discussing performance based audits in various departments. She
expressed willingness to help identify any issues with regard to traffic and
development that they might be able to work together on and spoke of
sharing resources.Page 6 of 6
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Items Presented by Member O'Leary
• Reported meeting with Lt. Governor John Garamendi who indicated that
there would be something coming down the pipeline that would skip the
state but help local governments fiscally.
•
Questioned whether there would be notification regarding the demolition of
the Lindberg Park hut. He inquired into the feasibility of obtaining input
from residents on what they might like to see at the site.
Member Silbiger suggested that go through the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Commission.
• Asked staff to look into the letter from Stephen Harris.
• Questioned whether there was consensus regarding moving slowly
with the 500% fee increase to Temple Achiva.
Martin Cole, City Clerk, cautioned against setting a precedent and making a
decision about one entity as there will be a new potential fee schedule for
consideration and a number of groups will be affected by the changes.
Chair Weissman agreed that it was important to have policies in place before
exceptions are made.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 12:25 am., on Tuesday, January 27, 2009
the Agency adjourned to a Regular meeting on Monday, February 2, 2009, at
7:00 p.m. in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers.
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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
February 2, 2009
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
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Closed Session
The Redevelopment Agency will immediately adjourn to Closed Session to
discuss the following items:
CS-1 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS:
Re: Machado Road Remnant Property
Agency Negotiator: Jerry Fulwood, Executive Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant
Executive Director; Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator; Christopher
Evans, Management Analyst; and Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Exceptional Children's Foundation, Heart Beet
Gardening
Under Negotiation: Both price and terms
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CS-2 WASHINGTON-CENTINELA: PROPERTY SALE NEGOTIATIONS
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 12423 to 12337 Washington Boulevard 4061 to 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: Southern California Edison
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
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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 7:14 p.m. with all
Members present.
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Closed Session Report
Chair Weissman reported that there was nothing to report out from Closed
Session.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, and
the Pledge of Allegiance was given by Eleanor Osgood.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
None.
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Public Comment for Items On the Agenda
None.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1
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Item C-1
Secretary's Report
The Agency approved the Secretary's Report.
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Item C-2
Cash Disbursements
The Agency approved the Cash Disbursements from January 3, 2009 thru
January 16, 2009.
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Recess
The Redevelopment Agency recessed to the City Council meeting at 7:17 p.m.
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Reconvene
The Redevelopment Agency reconvened its meeting at 7:48 p.m. with all
Members present.
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Joint Items
Item J-1
Approval of an Amendment to Existing Professional Services Agreement
with the Gibbs Law Firm for Assistance in the Preparation of a Mobile
Home Park Change of Use/Closure Ordinance
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Member Silbiger received clarification that while the City Attorney's office could
have prepared the ordinance, the specific nature of the ordinance required the
expertise of the Gibbs Law Firm.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY CHAIR WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:Page 4 of 9
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Item J-1
(Continued)
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE GIBBS LAW FIRM FOR ASSISTANCE
IN THE PREPARATION OF A MOBILE HOME PARK CHANGE OF
USE/CLOSURE ORDINANCE IN AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT $24,500 FOR
A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $34,000; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND AGENCY COUNSEL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUCH
DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY.
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Action Items
Item A-1
Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for
Bids for the Demolition of Six (6) Single Family Homes on Globe Avenue
and One (1) Structure at 11054 Washington Boulevard
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion between the Agency and staff included: the feasibility of using a re-
use company; costs to deconstruct the building; and clarification that 50-70% of
the material would be recycled.
The following members of the audience addressed the Agency:
Daniel Guzman
Cary Anderson
Speaker comments included: (1) a request to withhold approval; (2) the
possibility of rehabilitating the homes; (3) concern that development plans were
not provided; (4) a suggestion to move the buildings somewhere else or
rehabilitate them where they are; and, (5) concern that the increasing density
would not be good for the character of the neighborhood.
Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk, read a written comment from James
McDimas.Page 5 of 9
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Discussion between the Agency and staff included: clarification that the City had
determined that the homes could not be rehabilitated without extraordinary
efforts; previous Agency support of the strategy as a way to address the lack of
affordable housing in the community; preliminary plans shared with the
neighborhood group at an ACOR meeting; addressing the housing strategy and
intent to meet a housing objective; Planning Commission approval of preliminary
plans necessary as part of the entitlement process; rehabilitation costs; intent to
create development fitting for the neighborhood; a request that the City call a
prop house to take the Arco Electric sign; clarification of zoning; clarification that
the properties were part of the Ca!trans disposition; contact with Habitat for
Humanity; concern that residents feel the City is moving along without community
involvement; whether the issue was urgent; consolidation of lots; zoning and
density in the area; number of meetings held on the subject; planned ACOR and
community meetings; and the importance of transparency.
MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA TO TABLE THE ISSUE SO IT CAN BE
BROUGHT BACK FOR A DISCUSSION ABOUT REHABILITATION. MEMBER
SILBIGER SECONDED THE MOTION.
Member Malsin received clarification that staff could present costs for rehab at
the next meeting.
Member Armenta wanted to make sure that the community was given time to
understand the rehab potential and be allowed to provide input.
Member Ma'sin proposed a substitute motion to adopt the staff recommendation
with instruction for staff to return with more information regarding rehabilitation
costs and community outreach. Member O'Leary seconded the motion.
Further discussion between the Agency and staff included: acknowledgement of
the housing shortage; concern that the process be done correctly; the importance
of real community input at the beginning; allowing time for residents to digest the
information about the potential for rehab; and a request that everyone on Globe
be noticed when the item comes back.
THE MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Malsin, O'Leary, Silbiger, Weissman
NOES: Armenta
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY
THAT THE AGENCY APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF SIX (6)
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ON GLOBE AVENUE (4044, 4050, 4054,4058,4062Page 6 of 9
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AND 4068 GLOBE AVENUE, CULVER CITY, CA 90230) AND ONE (1)
STRUCTURE AT 11054 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD WITH STAFF TO
RETURN WITH INFORMATION REGARDING REHABILITATION COSTS AND
COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Malsin, O'Leary, Silbiger, Weissman
NOES: Armenta
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Item A-2
Request to Enter into an Agreement with UFI/GRC Redevelopment Planning
to Prepare a Preliminary Study in Determining the Feasibility of a
Redevelopment Plan Amendment to Extend the Time Limits on the Use of
Eminent Domain
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
The following member of the audience addressed the Agency:
Cary Anderson
Member Malsin moved the staff recommendation, Member O'Leary seconded the
motion.
Discussion between the Agency and the Council included: amending the
Redevelopment Plan; support for public bidding as important to provide
transparency; exceptions to the public bidding process; and clarification that the
contract could have been approved administratively and the real question was
whether or not the Agency wanted to move forward.
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ("THE AGENCY") APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH UFI/GRC
REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING ("UFI/GRC") TO PREPARE A PRELIMINARY
STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE TIME LIMITS ON THE USE OF EMINENT
DOMAIN.Page 7 of 9
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Item A-3
Award of Professional Services Agreement to Gary Mandell to Provide
Producer Services for the 2009 Culver City Music Festival
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
The following member of the audience addressed the Agency:
Luther Henderson
Discussion between staff and the Agency included: clarification that approval of
the item would endorse Cultural Affairs Commission involvement; the RFP
process; and, concern with staff time involved in the process.
MOVED BY MEMBER SILBIGER TO ADOPT STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 1,
2, 3, AND 4 WITH A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT AND THE OPTION FOR THE
AGENCY TO EXTEND FOR TWO YEARS IF IT SO CHOOSES.
Additional discussion ensued between the Agency and staff regarding; concern
with micromanaging the process; support for Mr. Mandell and his proven track
record; the previous RFP process; whether Mr. Mandell is comfortable with the
terms; intent to move toward a multi-year contract; transitioning activities through
the Cultural Affairs Commission so they can provide input; reasons for moving
ahead and reasons for delaying the RFP process; the timeline; concern that the
operating procedure accurately reflect what the Council wants to see; possible
relocation from the City Hall Courtyard to the newly expanded Town Plaza by the
summer of 2010; language regarding the RFP process; and assurances that Mr.
Mandell would book the artists and does not have to check back with the Cultural
Affairs Commission.
The following member of the audience addressed the Agency:
Francis Talbot White
Further discussion ensued between the Agency and staff regarding: a suggestion
to contract with Mr. Mandell for the next two years so the status of Town Plaza
will be clear; clarification that there is no existing multi-year contract; formalizing
the process; and a suggestion to use the timeline for a multi-year contract with
amendments to show requested variations.Page 8 of 9
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Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel, suggested a change to the definition of
artist management in Paragraphl, Exhibit A of the one year contract to indicate
that: "producer shall be responsible for the final selection of musical styles,
genres and artists"; and a change to the timeline indicating that the "Agency
Board approves the RFP or decides not to send out REP" or "staff sends out
RFP, if required."
Member Ma!sin seconded the motion.
Discussion between the Agency and staff included: a desire to approve a three
year contract; clarification that a one year contact is agendized, not a three year
contract; and concerns with moving the location.
Member Armenta proposed a substitute motion with the language suggested by
Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel.
Additional discussion between staff and the Agency focused on revised language
in Exhibit A regarding compensation for marketing, graphic design services, and
Publicity.
Responding to Member Silbiger, Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel, clarified
that item 5 in the main motion is as recommended in the packet subject to the
revisions to the timeline as discussed which provides for the option of not issuing
the RFP for 2010.
Responding to Agency inquiries, Gary Mandell stated that the REP process was
an ordeal to prepare for and he was not aware of another City concert in the area
that was put out to bid. He agreed that it would be difficult to make a contract in
advance without knowing the venue and acknowledged many issues to deal with
in making Town Plaza a successful venue.
Responding to Member Silbiger's request that there not be an RFP for 2-3 years
and granting Mr. Mandell the first option, Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel,
explained that the posting of the agenda did not provide for first options in future
years.
MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENIA, SECONDED BY MEMBER MALSIN, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE AGENCY AWARD A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT AS AMENDED TO GARY MANDELL TO PROVIDE
PRODUCER SERVICES FOR THE 2009 CULVER CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL
("FESTIVAL"); AUTHORIZE THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION TO
INCREASE ITS PARTICIPATION IN THE CULVER CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL
WORK PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZE THE INITIATION OF A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS PROCESS FOR THE 2010 AND 2011 FESTIVAL PRODUCER
POSITION IF SO DESIRED.Page 9 of 9
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Items from Staff
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, reported that due to the
President's Day holiday, the meeting of February 16 would be held on February
17 and he requested that the meeting be adjourned to February 9.
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Items from the Agency
Member Malsin reported that the Agency was making a donation to the American
Cancer Society on behalf of John Kane.
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING IN MEMORY OF
JOHN KANE, GREG MATSON, REBA EUTUS AND SGT. CURTIS A. MASSEY.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:32 p.m., the Agency adjourned in memory
of John Kane, Greg Matson, Reba Eutus and Sgt. Curtis A. Massey to an
Adjourned Regular meeting on Monday, February 9, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Mike Balkman Council Chambers.
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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 OF THE
February 9, 2009
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
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Closed Session
The Redevelopment Agency will immediately adjourn 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 4061 to 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: Southern California Edison
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: Machado Road Remnant Property
Agency Negotiator: Jerry Fulwood, Executive Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant
Executive Director; Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator; Christopher
Evans, Management Analyst; and Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Exceptional Children's Foundation, Heart Beet
Gardening
Under Negotiation: Both price and terms
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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Recess
The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m.
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Reconvene
The Redevelopment Agency reconvened its meeting at 11:10 p.m. with all
Members present.
Member Silbiger left the dais.
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Closed Session Report
Chair Weissman reported that there was nothing to report out from Closed
Session.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were given during the City Council
meeting.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
None.
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Public Comment for Items On the Agenda
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (ABSENT MEMBER SILBIGER) TO APPROVE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM C-1.Page 3 of 6
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Item C-1
Secretary's Report
The Agency approved the Secretary's Report.
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Joint Items
Item J-1
Fiscal 2007-08 Year-end Financial Monitoring Report for the City and
Redevelopment Agency
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Member Silbiger returned to the dais.
A discussion between the Agency and staff ensued regarding: self-insurance;
investments; collection of business and occupancy taxes; requests from the
public to reduce or waive fees; enforcement of fees adopted by the Council;
different methodologies for payment of fees; outdoor dining fees; the Agency
loan; the operational deficit; alternative sources of revenue; and Parcel B.
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER SILBIGER, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
RECEIVE AND FILE THE PRESENTATION OF THE 2007-08 FISCAL YEAR-
END FINANCIAL MONITORING REPORT FROM THE CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER.
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Item J-2
Fiscal 2008-09 Mid-Year Budget Report and Adoption of Proposed Budget
Amendments
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
A discussion ensued between the Agency and staff regarding: interest rates; the
ability of the Agency to help with the City's cash flow; deferring ERAF Funds;
interest rates for the Housing Set Aside loan; consequences for not repaying
ERAF Funds within 10 years; loss to expected revenues due to changes in the
investment return; the Federal government stimulus plan; the Lehman bond; and
concern with not repaying the housing fund.Page 4 of 6
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Item J-2
(Continued)
Member Silbiger proposed an amendment to pay back the housing funds within
two years.
Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director, indicated that the Agency had
adopted a Housing Strategy to begin to reach RHNA numbers over a seven year
planning period and he clarified that the money would not be needed
immediately.
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE AGENCY
(1) RECEIVE THE PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL 2008-09 MID YEAR
FINANCIAL MONITORING REPORT; AND
(2) ADOPT THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL 2008-09
BUDGET:
(A) INCREASE TAX INCREMENT PROJECTED REVENUES BY $2,426,000
MILLION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS;
A. PROJECT AREA 1(51290000.311210): $758,000
B. PROJECT AREA 2 (52290000.311210): $473,000
C. PROJECT AREA 3 (53290000.311210): $956,000
D. PROJECT AREA 4 (54290000.311210): $239,000
(B) DECREASE THE LAND SALE PROCEEDS REVENUE (55096000.386350)
BY $5,600,000;
(C) INCREASE HOUSING SET-ASIDE BY $524,000 (THIS INCREASE WILL
BE REFLECTED AS AN INCREASED EXPENDITURE FROM RDA AND AN
INCREASED REVENUE FOR THE LOW/MODERATE HOUSING FUND);
INCREASE TRANSFER-OUT
(TAX INCREMENT ACCOUNTS)
INCREASE TRANSFER IN
(LOW/MOD INCOME HOUSING ACCOUNTS)
51299900.952554: $153,000 55499900.391512: $153,000
52299900.952554: $96,000 55499900.391522: $96,000
53299900.952554: $227,000 55499900.391532: $227,000
54299900.952554: $48,000 55499900.391542: $48,000Page 5 of 6
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Item J-2
(Continued)
(D) INCREASE STATUTORY PASS THROUGH PAYMENTS BY $654,520;
A. PROJECT AREA 2 (52292000.517500): $113,520 (CCUSD PASS
THROUGH)
B.PROJECT AREA 4(54292000.517500): $541,000
MOVED BY MEMBER MALS1N AND SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY
THAT THE AGENCY:
(E) APPROPRIATE $2,252,000 FOR ERAF PAYMENT
A. $2,252,000 IN UNRESTRICTED TAX INCREMENT FUNDS; OR
B. $1,126,000 IN UNRESTRICTED TAX INCREMENT FUNDS AND
$1,126,000 IN HOUSING SET ASIDE FUNDS.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Arnnenta, Malsin, O'Leary, Weissman
NOES: Silbiger
Additional discussion between staff and the Agency ensued regarding:
assessments of temporary workers and consultants; the hiring freeze;
comparable Agencies; revenue enhancements and expenditure reductions; and
a suggestion to clarify that the hiring freeze is not strict and which programs are
most essential.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, discussed the hard work of City
staff and noted that resources necessary to analyze different proposals would be
greater than in the past. He noted that if options brought forth by staff for review
are not acceptable, that other items the Agency may want to consider may not be
possible due to insufficient funding to be able to implement them.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.Page 6 of 6
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Items from Staff
None.
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Items from the Agency
Items from Member Armenta
• Questioned when the RV ordinance would be coming forward
MOVED BY CHAIR WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER MALSIN, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING IN MEMORY OF
RICARDO BELTRAN.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 12:13 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2009, the
Agency adjourned its meeting in memory of Ricardo Beltran to a Regular meeting
on Tuesday, February 17, 2009.
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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
February 17, 2009
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
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Closed Session
The Redevelopment Agency will immediately adjourn to Closed Session to
discuss the following items:
CS-1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Re: Culver City Redevelopment Agency, et. al. vs. Kathy Herrity
Case No. Los Angeles Superior Court No. SC098165
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
CS-2 EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION: ONE ITEM
Conference with Legal Counsel: Agency Legal Counsel: Murray Kane
Other Parties: Century Wilshire Incorporated
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956(B) (1)
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Recess
The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
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Reconvene
The Redevelopment Agency reconvened its meeting at 7:17 p.m. with all
Members present.Page 2 of 11
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Closed Session Report
Chair Weissman stated that there was nothing to report out from Closed Session.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by Jerry Fulwood, Executive Director and the Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Jessica Whaley.
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Chair Weissman announced Item J-2 had been pulled from the agenda.
Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
Marta Zaragosa East Culver City Alliance, voiced concern with lighting in the
East Culver City area; announced that Brentwood Capital and City staff had not
yet met with the alliance regarding the proposed project; and she asked for
resolution of the Fox Hills billing issue.
Joy Jacobs reported on a visit from the student band of Sister City Leftbridge,
Alberta, Canada noting that they were invited to play at Disneyland and made
time to play and socialize with the Culver City High School Jazz Band. She
presented a plaque to the City, on behalf of the band, in thanks for the visit.
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Public Comment for Items On the Agenda
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR.Page 3 of 11
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Item C-1
Secretary's Report
THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVE THE SECRETARY'S
REPORT.
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Item C-2
Cash Disbursements
THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS
FROM JANUARY 17 TO JANUARY 30, 2009.
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Item C-3
Approval of an Amendment to the Southern California Edison Easement for
Electricity Service at Washington/Centinela to Add Telecommunications
Services
THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
1)APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTRICITY EASEMENT AT
WASHINGTON/CENTINELA WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TO
INCLUDE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES IN EXCHANGE FOR $2,500
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY AGENCY GENERAL
COUNSEL; AND,
2)AUTHORIZE THE AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW/PREPARE
THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, AND,
3)AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AND RECORD
SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE AGENCY.Page 4 of 11
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Item C-4
Approval of an Agreement with KTGY Inc. to Develop Conceptual
Site Plan for the Washington National Project
THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH KTGY, INC. TO DEVELOP A
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN AND RELATED ENGINEERING PLANS FOR
THE WASHINGTON NATIONAL PROJECT IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE
BACKGROUND WORK REQUIRED FOR MOVING FORWARD WITH THE
PROJECT IN A NOT TO EXCEED CONTRACT OF $63,425 ALLOCATED
FROM ACCOUNT 55092620.619800; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUCH
DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
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Joint Items
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
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Member Malsin invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the Agency:
Steve Rose, representing the Culver City Chamber of Commerce, stated that
they would hold their event at a later date and that he was available for
questions.Page 5 of 11
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Item J-1
(Continued)
Discussion between staff and the Agency included: an assertion that no
additional fees should be paid for by the City or Agency; a need for a consistent
policy with fee waivers and financial aid; other E Waste efforts; business versus
residential E Waste; the success of the previous Chamber event; using time to
consolidate efforts; and opposition to a fee waiver.
MOVED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, SECONDED BY MEMBER MALSIN AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED 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 $
1,251.00;
AND
2.A. DETERMINE THE CRITERIA OF THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY
STATEMENT 2008-01 HAVE BEEN MET, DESIGNATE THE "BUSINESS E
WASTE ROUNDUP" AS AN AGENCY- SPONSORED EVENT AND
ALLOW THE BANNERS TO BE POSTED IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY.
AYES: Members Armenta, Malsin, O'Leary, and Silbiger
NOES: Member Weissman
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Item J-2
1) Consideration of a Fee Waiver Request by the Culver City Exchange
Club for the Sixth Annual Culver City Car Show; 2) Approval of a License
Agreement for the Car Show; 3) Consideration of Designation of the Sixth
Annual Culver City Car Show as a City-Sponsored Event; and 4) Determine
the Level of Redevelopment Agency Support for the Car Show
This item was removed from the agenda.Page 6 of 11
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Action Items
Item A-1
Approval of a Budget Amendment Appropriating Tax Exempt Bond
Proceeds to Fund Expo Light Rail Station Isolation Measures Required for
Development of the Washington/National Transit Oriented Development
Project
Staff provided a brief summary of the material of record.
A written comment from Marta Zaragosa was read into the record.
The Agency refuted assertions made in the written comment and expressed
support for the item.
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER SILBIGER AND
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
1. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $3 MILLION FROM
TAX EXEMPT BOND FUNDS TO FUND THE ISOLATION CASING AND THE
ENLARGEMENT AND DEEPENING OF THE SUPPORT COLUMNS FOR
METRO'S EXPO LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT STATION AT THE WASHINGTON/
NATIONAL SITE PROVIDED THAT DISBURSEMENT OF SAID FUNDS
SHALL BE SUBJECT TO BOTH (A) A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND METRO REGARDING
THE WASHINGTON/NATIONAL SITE OF THE FUTURE EXPO STATION,
AND (B) A FULLY EXECUTED DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
AGENCY AND METRO REGARDING EASEMENTS AND RELATED
MATTERS AT THE WASHINGTON/NATIONAL SITE ARE APPROVED AND
FULLY EXECUTED BY ALL PARTIES THERETO; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW/PREPARE
THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUCH
DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE AGENCY.
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Item A-2
Approval of an Agreement with Walker Parking Consultants to Provide
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Item A-2
(Continued)
Staff provided a brief report on the item.
Stefan Turoof, Walker Parking Consultants, thanked the Council for their
consideration.
Cary Anderson voiced concern that some parking issues were being overlooked.
Agency discussion included: whether another study would be needed after the
Washington/National project is completed; support for the agreement; specifics
on the services including an explanation of the data collection methods; and the
need for further public notification.
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY AND
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THAT THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY:
1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH WALKER PARKING CONSULTANTS IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $166,100; AND
2. APPROPRIATE $167,000 IN TAX EXEMPT BOND PROCEEDS TO FUND
THE AGREEMENT; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW/PREPARE
THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND
4. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUCH
DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE AGENCY.
5. DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN IF NECESSARY WITH A REVISED COST
ESTIMATE AND A RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO RECEIVE
AGENCY DIRECTION ON ADDENDUM NO.1.
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Item A-3
Approval of an Agreement with CBM Consulting, Inc. for General
Engineering Services
MOVED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, SECONDED BY MEMBER MALSIN AND
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THAT THE AGENCY:Page 8 of 11
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Item A-3
(Continued)
1.APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CBM CONSULTING, INC., IN A FORM
APPROVED BY AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL, FOR GENERAL CIVIL
ENGINEERING SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000;
AND,
2.AUTHORIZE THE AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW/PREPARE
THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3.AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE AGENCY.
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Item A-4
Invocation of the Provisions of the Polanco Redevelopment Act for
Remediation of Contaminates Found at the 8801 Washington Boulevard
Site
Frank Smolzenski Principal, TINS Products Company, provided corrections to the
report.
A written comment from Marta Zaragosa was read into the record.
Staff provided clarification on why the Polanco Act was invoked.
MOVED BY MEMBER O'LEARY SECONDED BY MEMBER MALSIN AND
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THAT THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY:
1.INVOKE THE PROVISIONS OF THE POLANCO REDEVELOPMENT ACT AT
8801 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD; AND,
2.AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TAKE ANY NECESSARY
ACTIONS AUTHORIZED BY THE POLANCO REDEVELOPMENT ACT TO
ACCOMPLISH THE CLEANUP, REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE
PROPERTY.Page 9 of 11
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Item A-5
Confirmation that Carnivals are an Appropriate Short Term Temporary Use
of Vacant Agency Property Pursuant to the Adopted Policy
Lou Reivers requested fee waivers on permits and rentals for the carnival, as all
proceeds will go back to the community.
Carol Schwab, City Attorney, stated that the fee waiver was not agendized and
therefore not appropriate for discussion.
Agency and staff discussion included: time needed for the permit process; the
importance of cost recovery; the Executive Director's authority versus the
Council's; a suggestion to grant the Executive Director's authority on a one-time
basis; the reason behind the decision on the site; a discussion of options in
moving forward on the item; and an assertion that the proposed site is
inappropriate for the carnival due to a lack of available parking and it's proximity
to a residential neighborhood.
Councilmember Silbiger asserted the policy was vague and he called for a review
in order to make it more specific.
Chair Weissman announced that the item would be continued.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY CHAIR WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Items from Staff
None.Page 10 of 11
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Items from the Agency
Items from Chair Weissman
• Announced the second concert in the Music in the Chambers series, co-
sponsored by the Redevelopment Agency
Items from Member Armenta
• Inquired about the L.A. County Animal Services invoice for January which
includes an item for housing. Requested that staff investigate this.
Items from Member Silbiger
• Also requested that staff investigate whether animals are being housed at
the Los Angeles County facility instead of the SPCA shelter.
Items from Member O'Leary
• Asked about the Board of Supervisors letter regarding additional
restrictions on sex offenders.
Items from Member Malsin
• Commended the efforts on the new Channel 35 which broadcasts City
information.
Adjourn In Memory
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY CHAIR WEISSMAN, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING IN MEMORY OF
RUSSELL JOHNSTON, LONG-TIME CULVER CITY RESIDENT AND MAJOR
DONOR AND SUPPORTER OF THE CULVER CITY DOG PARK.Page 11 of 11
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:52 p.m., the Agency adjourned its meeting
in memory of Russell Johnston to a Regular meeting on Monday, March 2, 2009.
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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 OF THE
February 23, 2009
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
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Closed Session
The Redevelopment Agency will immediately adjourn to Closed Session to
discuss the following items:
CS-1 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS: 9814 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
— PASKAN PROPERTY
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 9814 Washington Boulevard
Agency Negotiator: Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator, Christopher
Evans, Project Manager and Agency General Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Rethink Development Corporation
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
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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 7:45 p.m. with all
Members present.Page 2 of 6
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Closed Session Report
Chair Weissman reported that there was nothing to report out from Closed
Session.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were given during the City Council
meeting.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
None.
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Public Comment for Items On the Agenda
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM C-1.
Item C-1
Secretary's Report
The Agency approved the Secretary's Report.
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Joint Items
Item J-1
1) Consideration of a Fee Waiver Request by the Culver City Exchange
Club for the Sixth Annual Culver City Car Show; 2) Approval of a License
Agreement for the Car Show; 3) Consideration of Designation of the Sixth
Annual Culver City Car Show as a City-Sponsored Event; and 4) Determine
the Level of Redevelopment Agency Support for the Car Show
Member Malsin recused himself and left the dais.Page 3 of 6
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Item J-1
(Continued)
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
At this time, Member Silbiger invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the Agency:
Phil Tangaiakus
Scott Zeidman
John Cohen
Jeff Cooper
Dr. Jay Sherry
Speakers expressed support for the car show and asked for the waiver noting
concern with accounting changes that resulted in large fee increases while costs
have not increased.
Audience participation continued:
Cary Anderson pointed out that neighborhood groups were not notified regarding
the item, he spoke of parking issues and asked that one parking officer be
allocated for the City and one for the car show.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, read written comments from:
George Barris
Michael Kindle
Discussion between staff, the Agency, and Exchange Club representatives
included: (1) the need for more accurate accounting; cost recovery; dedicated
officers and police reserves; (2) clarification on why the event is reviewed by staff
when it's been approved previously; (3) clarification on the dedicated staff time
for the event; (4) clarification on budget items; whether the entertainment
element would be considered for elimination in order to meet the budget; and,
(5) clarification on labor rates used in the report.
The following member of the audience addressed the Agency:
Catherine Yanda voiced support for the event but had concern with parking on
Duquesne Avenue.Page 4 of 6
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Item J- 1
(Continued)
Additional discussion ensued between the Agency, staff, and Exchange Club
representatives ensued regarding: profit margin for the Exchange Club;
suggestions on ways for the Club to make money without asking the City for it;
the short time in which to make the suggested.changes; willingness to change
the entertainment aspect; increasing booth fees; parking issues;
recommendation to reduce soft costs; available officers; sponsorship efforts;
prioritizing fee waiver requests; a suggestion to make the event City sponsored
and work out the financial details with the organizer; and a willingness from the
Exchange Club to table the item for a week.
MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA AND SECONDED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN
TO TABLE THE ITEM FOR ONE WEEK TO ALLOW THE EXCHANGE CLUB
TIME TO MODIFY THEIR BUDGET.
AYES: Armenta, O'Leary, Silbiger, Weissman
NOES: None
RECUSED/ABSENT: Malsin
Member Malsin returned to the dias at 9:15 p.m.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY MEMBER O'LEARY, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Items from Staff
None.
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Items from the Agency
Items Presented by Member Silbiger
• Member Silbiger asked to receive a list of events recognized by past
Councils.Page 5 of 6
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Items from the Agency
(Continued)
Items Presented by Chair Weissman
• Chair Weissman voiced concern that the Council would be hearing many
more cases like the Car Show.
MOVED BY CHAIR WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER SILBIGER, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF MARTIN LOTZ,
FORMER CULVER CITY MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER; OSCAR
MUCHADO, FORMER PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE AND A
DESCENDENT OF AGUSTIN MACHADO, ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF
RANCHO LA BALLONA; AND MILDREED MACHADO, WIFE OF FRED
MACHADO WHO WAS ALSO A DESCENDENT OF AUGUSTIN MACHADO.
Items Presented by Member Armenta
• Member Armenta asked if a letter had been sent to County Animal Control
Services Department about the City's agreement with SPCALA for shelter
services.
Items Presented by Member Maisin
• Member Malsin congratulated the Culver City High School Booster Club
on their fundraiser.
• Member Malsin reported that a large amount of graffiti was sited on the
west side of town.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:59 p.m., the Agency adjourned its meeting
in memory of Martin Lotz and Oscar Muchado to a Regular meeting on Monday,
March 2, 2009.Page 6 of 6
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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