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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE June 3, 2013
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE 5:00 p.m.
CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CULVER CITY,
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Chair Cooper called the meeting of the Successor Agency to
the Culver City Redevelopment Agency to order at 5:02 p.m.
Present: Jeffrey Cooper, Chair
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Vice Chair
Jim B. Clarke, Board Member
Micheál O’Leary, Board Member
Andrew Weissman, Board Member
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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 David
VonCannon.
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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
None.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY BOARD MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Joint Action Items
Item JA-1
JOINT ACTION ITEM OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CULVER CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY, AND THE CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY – Budget
Study Session – City Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal
Year 2013/2014: Presentation of the Proposed Budgets for the
City Council, City Manager’s Office, City Clerk’s Office,
City Attorney’s Office, Information Technology Department,
Human Resources Department, Finance Department,
Transportation Department, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Department, Fire Department, Police Department,
Community Development [including the Parking Authority,
Housing Authority and Successor Agency], and Public Works
Department [including Capital Improvement Projects]
Chair Cooper invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the
Successor Agency:
Michael Hamill, Culver City Chamber of Commerce,
expressed concern with a projected gross deficit in the
2013-2014 budget; he felt a second look should be taken
at the budget; expressed concern with continued revenue
growth; discussed the importance of economic
development; the passage of Measure Y; increased
dependence on sales tax revenue; the importance of a
renewed and sustained effort to attract quality retail; June 3, 2013
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increased TOT; expenditures to create economic growth;
ongoing investment in community infrastructure; he
provided suggestions for new revenue source
enhancements; setting policy regarding the use of City
funds and in-kind services to prevent unknown
additional costs; he agreed to provide copies of his
presentation to the City Council; and he discussed
development of an economic development corporation.
John Nachbar, Executive Director, introduced the item.
Mary Noller, Budget and Accounting Operations Manager,
summarized changes and adjustments made to the proposed
budget, and corrections to line items in the General
Fund.
Don Pederson, Chief of Police, presented an overview of
the proposed Police Department budget for Fiscal Year
2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Board Members
regarding grant opportunities; consensus to hold a
parking control workshop; different departments
involved in the workshop; automatic license plate
readers; Smart 911; regular reports on crime statistics
and parking violations; expanded recruitment efforts;
monitoring Metro Rail station issues; the towing and
meter collection contracts; praise for the Police
Department; the Pit Fire Pizza incident; an observation
that parking is a bigger issue than crime; the Culver
City School District Resource Officer; programs within
the district; site surveys; the incident in Newton,
Connecticut; CicLAvia; the recent bomb scare; the size
of the Police Department budget compared with others in
the City; continued wise use of resources;
clarification that Metro has not appeared to increase
crime rates; potential issues with nighttime street
closures at Venice and Robertson; safety overtime; non-
discretionary overtime; the size of the police force
compared with other cities; response times; officer
safety; community expectations; costs to hire an
officer; pre-funded retirement; and Workers
Compensation.
Chris Sellers, Fire Chief, presented an overview of the
proposed Fire Department budget for Fiscal Year
2013/2014. June 3, 2013
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Discussion ensued between staff and Board Members
regarding appreciation to staff for taking on
additional duties; staff reductions; the number of
employees on probation; appreciation to the department
for their hard work; support for the CERT program; the
significance of accreditation; the Insurance Office
Rating and effects to insurance rates; overtime vs.
constant staffing; discretionary overtime; staffing
levels of the Fire Department as compared to other
departments; support to other cities; older equipment;
community concern about the oil fields; hazardous
materials facilities in the City; integration of
resources; the PXP emergency plan; specific resources
to petroleum emergencies; staff resources necessary to
achieve accreditation again; reductions and impacts to
effectiveness; the auxiliary fire fighter program;
retirements; a future ambulance operator program;
filling vacancies; EMS oversight; the nurse educator;
quality improvement; the increase to fire suppression
funding; reallocations; one-time funding for six
recruits; increases to workers compensation; the
workplan; paramedic training; the completion of
proposed tasks; ongoing tasks; response times;
standards; making statistics available to the public;
ISIS; the Brotman Emergency Room; the seismic upgrade;
cross training and the number of paramedic officers;
length of the probationary period; submission of the
compliance report; amortization of equipment; workers
compensation; the liability reserve fund; the growing
retiree population; OPEB funding; and growing medical
premiums.
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director/City
Engineer, presented an overview of the proposed Public
Works Department budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Board Members
regarding the closure of the Puente Hills landfill;
waste diversion; outreach to the business community;
business recycling; composting and food waste programs;
increasing the diversion rate; grants; sale of recycled
items; storm water runoff; the County’ s Unmet Drainage
Needs Program; the consolidation of residential permit
parking; trash/recycling split receptacles; National
Pollutant Discharge Eliminations (NPDES); compliance
with state standards; economic impacts; environmental June 3, 2013
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mitigations vs. infrastructure mitigations;
participation in major capital projects; achieving the
goals set; development of an enhanced watershed
management plan; recommendations by the agencies that
write the regulations; plan review; pubic input; the
scope of the responsibilities of Public Works;
appreciation to the department for their response to
the community; quality of life in the City; graffiti
abatement; street sweeping contract revisions; the
capital budget; the total CIP; an explanation of the
Other Contractual Services category and Other Expenses;
facilitating plan check reviews; plan check fees; one-
time expenditures; the CIP budget vs. the Operating
budget; expansion of wireless services; the work plan;
Blair Hills Park drainage; discretionary funds that can
be applied to projects; the work plan for on-street
parking; meter installations; community outreach; items
scheduled for completion for the fourth quarter of
2011-2012; the sustainable communities plan; the
traffic study on Braddock; expansion of food-waste
recycling; the temporary roundabouts; traffic calming
measures; placeholders; the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan; wording to clarify that projects are not
being put off a year; targeting specific projects;
sharrows; signage regarding bicycles in lanes; staff
reductions and workload; metering loading zone parking
spots; storm water fees; reclassification of the Pest
Control Tech to Urban Forester; retiring medical pre-
funding; and shifting postal costs to cost allocation.
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Recess/Reconvene
Chair Cooper called a brief recess from 7:52 p.m. to
8:06 p.m.
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Art Ida, Transportation Director, presented an overview
of the proposed Transportation budget for Fiscal Year
2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Board Members
regarding the line-by-line comprehensive analysis;
feedback from riders; runcutting; timing of the
actions; proposed changes; increased ridership; June 3, 2013
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aspirations to be the best fleet in the nation;
increased training expenses; the transit administration
budget; the incentive program; concern with increases
to absenteeism; efforts to maintain quality; potential
fare increases; the TAP program; inter-agency
transfers; gate locking; fare structure; bus
advertising; paratransit; effects of EXPO on ridership;
rail to bus interfaces; Phase 2; service planning; the
downtown shuttle; the Hayden Tract; areas with the
greatest need; hours of operation; the limited budget;
branding for the shuttle; transit operations management
software; smartphone technology; congratulations to
staff for the hard work and the awards; accessibility;
money saved by using CNG buses; electric vehicles; Bike
to Work Week; the needs of the Hayden Tract vs. the
needs of the Downtown Business Association; other
funding sources; and appreciation for the dedication of
staff.
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Public Comment for Items NOT on the Agenda
None.
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Items from Successor Agency Members
None.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:51 p.m., the
Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency
adjourned its meeting to Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
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Martin R. Cole
SECRETARY of the Successor Agency to the Culver City
Redevelopment Agency
Culver City, California
APPROVED
Jeffrey Cooper
CHAIR of the Successor Agency to the Culver City
Redevelopment Agency
Culver City, California 1
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE June 4, 2013
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE 5:00 p.m.
CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CULVER CITY,
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Chair Cooper called the meeting of the Successor Agency to
the Culver City Redevelopment Agency to order at 5:03 p.m.
Present: Jeffrey Cooper, Chair
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Vice Chair
Jim B. Clarke, Board Member
Micheál O’Leary, Board Member
Andrew Weissman, Board Member
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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 Board
Member O’Leary.
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Joint Action Items
Item JA-1
JOINT ACTION ITEM OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CULVER CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY, AND THE CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY – Budget
Study Session – City Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal
Year 2013/2014: Presentation of the Proposed Budgets for the
City Council, City Manager’s Office, City Clerk’s Office,
City Attorney’s Office, Information Technology Department,
Human Resources Department, Finance Department,
Transportation Department, Parks, Recreation & Community June 4, 2013
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Services Department, Fire Department, Police Department,
Community Development [including the Parking Authority,
Housing Authority and Successor Agency], and Public Works
Department [including Capital Improvement Projects]
Dan Hernandez, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services, presented an overview of the proposed Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Department budget for Fiscal
Year 2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Board Members regarding
expenditures and staffing moves; disability services; the CDBG
award to the City; less reliance on contractual services;
moving a staff member from Vets to the Senior Center;
miscellaneous revenue; grant funding; changes in the fee
structure; the facility use fee; the intent to add wifi to
Veterans Auditorium; the Community Cultural Plan; the demise of
redevelopment; Cultural Affairs; the Disability Advisory
Committee; workplans for Committees and Commissions; promotion
of galleries, museums, and other cultural activities; Artwalk;
Fiesta La Ballona; staff time involved; parks programming;
customer satisfaction surveys; user expectations; access to
facilities; gym space; contract classes; tracking retention;
the situation with Cultural Affairs; sales tax revenue for
upcoming projects; the Department of Finance; a request for
more permanent status and funding including using the General
Fund for 2014-2015 to help make the Cultural Affairs department
whole again; impacts to quality of life in the community;
financial assumptions; caution with regard to programming;
developing a public/private partnership; separating the
Cultural Affairs Foundation from the City and having it become
a 501c3; creating an economic development corporation; cultural
affairs and the arts as economic development tools; a
suggestion to engage the newly formed Finance Advisory
Committee; Measure Y; appreciation to staff; the recent bomb
scare; the department mission; the number of rentals at
Veterans Auditorium; the Plunge; conducting an organization-
wide review; the Affordable Care Act; employees working more
than an average of 30 hours per week and mandated health care
coverage; managing part time employees; hourly positions; non-
career positions; high turnover positions; goals of the
Affordable Care Act; the CalPERS contract; RSVP; Dial-A-Ride
vs. Paratransit; donations; the Senior Nutrition Program; the
renovation at Culver City Park; issues with City run sports
programs; sponsorships; subsidized programming; the reduction
in group insurance; after school classes; recreation program
fees; and the 2009 fee study. June 4, 2013
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Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director and Successor
Agency Assistant Executive Director, presented an overview of
the proposed Community Services Department budget for Fiscal
Year 2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Board Members regarding the
elimination of Redevelopment; the Department of Finance; the
entitlement process; development; transit oriented development;
pedestrian amenities; rail spur parking; bond funding; Ballona
Creek; the Pacific Theatres agreement; economic development
programs; the audit; affordable housing; the Housing Element;
past borrowing from the Housing Fund; the ERAF funds;
neighborhood preservation; concern with delaying revenue
generating projects; Parcel B; financial opportunities lost
while not being able to go forward with the plan; funding;
benefits of an active Redevelopment Agency; projects important
to the development of the community; DDA and OPA; development
agreements; extensions of letter agreements; the Long Range
Asset Management Plan; getting a Finding of Completion; the
Non-Housing Asset Audit; buying out the state; Farmers Market
income; parking revenues; business outreach; the fast track
permitting process; the Walker parking study; changing parking
behavior; parking enforcement; actions of the state; the
ambitious economic development plan; Media Park; the proposed
shuttle; establishing a semi-permanent food kiosk; the demand
for creative office space; amenities; enforcement services;
standardization between departments; interpretation of the
code; amending the mechanical code; interdivisional and
interdepartmental coordination; code enforcement; development
and inspection; multi-family design guidelines; site plan
review approval; zoning code amendments; height exceptions;
retail smoking establishments; projects in the former
redevelopment areas; the site plan approval review process; the
possible smoking ban on multi-unit dwellings; design for
developments; making the dining regulations comport with the
zoning ordinance; the climate action plan; the California
Environmental Quality Act; greenhouse gas emissions; Life
Safety Building Code requirements; occupancy issues; economic
effects; attrition; new businesses that are code compliant; the
Art Fund; the Mortgage Assistance program; Homeless Outreach;
liquidating certain City holdings; the economic development
plan; the budget for the parking structures; establishing
funding for capital improvements for the parking structures;
and placing the structures on the ROPS.
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Recess/Reconvene
Chair Cooper called a brief recess from 7:46 p.m. to 8:05 p.m.
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Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk and Successor
Agency Secretary, presented an overview of the proposed City
Council, City Manager, and City Clerk budgets for Fiscal Year
2013/2014.
John Nachbar, Executive Director, discussed a possible workshop
with the City Council to review work plans and opportunities;
establishing priorities early on; and changing the process.
Discussion ensued between staff and Board Members regarding
appreciation for regular legislative updates; hours of
operation for passports and increases in demand and revenue;
certification; the Committee for Permits and Licensing; online
payments; the interdepartmental nature of permitting; a one-
stop permitting process; appreciation for the tentative agendas
and Meeting in a Minute; creating an active presence in the
front lobby; more efficient employee supervision; establishing
the legislative tracking program; the auto allowance;
subscriptions; costs formerly attributed to the Redevelopment
Agency; the fiber optics JPA issue; creating an economic
development corporation; developing a work plan for Committees
and Commissions; creating 501c3s outside of City Foundations to
help support City programs; centennial planning; appreciation
to the City Clerk’ s office for expedited agendas and the
notification page on the website; clarifying the policy
regarding reading comments out loud; City notifications in the
Culver City News; an opt-in email pamphlet program;
appreciation to staff for their diligence; City Council
salaries; Social Security; Retiring Medical Prefunding; Other
Contractual Services; and small errors were clarified.
Carol Schwab, City Attorney and Successor Agency General
Counsel, presented an overview of the proposed City Attorney’ s
Office budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Board Members regarding the
medical marijuana ban; the campaign finance and activity
ordinance update; liability claims; legal services for land
use; General Fund expenditures; oil drilling legislation; the June 4, 2013
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bag ban; the use of outside consultants; the necessity of
varied areas of expertise; liability reserve fees; the LAX
mitigation; and appreciation to staff.
Michelle Williams, Chief Information Officer, presented an
overview of the proposed Information Technology Department
budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Board Members regarding the
City-wide training program; the wifi expansion; the virtual
environment; energy savings; a request to change the hold
music; adding an option to opt-out of receiving paper
notifications; email notification; a suggestion to choose a
thinner font to save money on toner; copier based printing;
redesign of the City website; migrating the email
infrastructure to the cloud; adding wifi to the Senior Center;
the fate of old computers; the upgrade and enhancement to the
wifi in downtown; appreciation for the responsiveness of staff;
the quicklink on the website to report graffiti; biggest
challenges for the next year; and next steps for the City.
Serena Wright, Human Resources Director, presented an overview
of the proposed Human Resources Department budget for Fiscal
Year 2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Board Members regarding
training and development; coordination with other departments;
the increase in legal services; incentive programs for
employees; the salary study; updates to the Civil Service
rules; class specifications; the transition from CAO to City
Manager; workers compensation; and the safety program.
Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, presented an overview of
the proposed Finance Department budget for Fiscal Year
2013/2014.
Discussion ensued between staff and Board Members regarding
clarification on the elimination of the proposed Fire
Department Telecommunications Supervisor position; benefits to
being a member of the National League of Cities, the U.S.
Conference of Mayors and other similar organizations; a request
for a summary of what the entities are about and benefits to
participating in them; the Independence Day Exchange Club
event; the High School graduation Party; the commitment with
Culver City schools; the joint use agreement; the liaison
meeting; annual credit card fees; the Finance Advisory
Committee; developing economic diversity in Culver City; the June 4, 2013
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retail sector; the ability to collect fees; billing; business
tax renewals; online options; sanitation fees; interfacing with
the finance system; alternative business tax schedules;
business tax in El Segundo; general concepts of the gross
receipts tax; the current business tax structure; economic
development; and appreciation to staff.
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Public Comment for Items NOT on the Agenda
None.
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Items from Successor Agency Members
None.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:26 p.m., the
Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency
adjourned its meeting to Monday, June 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
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Martin R. Cole
SECRETARY of the Successor Agency to the Culver City
Redevelopment Agency
Culver City, California
June 4, 2013
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APPROVED
Jeffrey Cooper
CHAIR of the Successor Agency to the Culver City
Redevelopment Agency
Culver City, California 1
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CULVER CITY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE June 10, 2013
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE 5:30 p.m.
CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Chair Cooper called the meeting of the Successor Agency to the
Culver City Redevelopment Agency to order at 5:30 p.m.
Present: Jeffrey Cooper, Chair
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Vice Chair
Jim B. Clarke, Board Member
Micheál O’Leary, Board Member
Andrew Weissman, Board Member
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Closed Session
At 5:30 p.m., the Successor Agency to the Culver City
Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session to discuss
the following items:
CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 9300 Culver Blvd. (Parcel B)
City Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager/Executive
Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development
Director/Assistant Executive Director, and Todd Tipton,
Economic Development Administrator
Other Parties Negotiators: The African Community Council
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 June 10, 2013
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RE: 9099 Washington Boulevard (Ince Parking Structure)
City Negotiators: John Nachbar, Executive Director; Sol
Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director, and Todd Tipton,
Economic Development Administrator
Other Parties Negotiators: Love Your Food Everyday Kitchen
(LYFE)
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-3 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Initiation of Litigation – 1 Matter
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
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Reconvene
Chair Cooper reconvened the meeting of the Successor Agency
to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency at 7:10 p.m. with
all Board 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 Helen
Kerstein.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Chair Cooper indicated there was nothing to report from
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
None.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY BOARD MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AGENDA ITEM: Cash Disbursements
MOVED BY BOARD MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR SAHLI-
WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR MAY 18, 2013 – MAY 31, 2013.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Joint Public Hearings
Item JPH-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PARKING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA ITEM: JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - Adoption
of Respective Resolutions Adopting the Fiscal Year 2013/2014
Budgets for the City of Culver City, the Culver City Housing
Authority, the Culver City Parking Authority, and the Successor
Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency
MOVED BY BOARD MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR
SAHLI-WELLS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY RECEIVE AND FILE THE NOTICE OF AFFIDAVIT OF June 10, 2013
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PUBLICATION.
MOVED BY BOARD MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, provided a summary of
the material of record.
Board Members received clarification regarding language
allowing for flexibility to make adjustments in
appropriations and how often that occurs.
Chair Cooper invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the
Successor Agency:
Cary Anderson discussed the use of social media to
facilitate information sharing regarding parking;
redevelopment; metered parking; and parking enforcement
officers.
MOVED BY BOARD MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
CLARKE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Discussion ensued between staff and Board Members
regarding when follow-up on downtown parking would be
discussed; the outcome of parking facilities and ultimate
ownership; individual departments vs. the big picture; the
appendixes; City Council policy regarding the budget on an
ongoing basis; strong existing policy; whether
recommendations were being followed; mission driven
budgeting; annual budget workshops; using a format that
allows for dialogue; annual review of policies; the
reserve; arts outreach; community priorities; user fees;
revising the policy; setting more realistic benchmarks;
cash management investment; monthly investment reports;
divestment from fossil fuels; the City’ s bond rating; the
workplan; opportunity costs; updates to the City website;
appreciation for the hard work of staff; goals and cost
benefits; equating information to the programs being done;
adequate use of resources; previous evaluation of City
programs; priorities; providing resources to achieve the
number one goal for each department; core services;
identifying the mission of each department; public June 10, 2013
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participation; budget analysis and workshops; the Finance
Advisory Committee; personnel costs; flexibility; the
responsibility to provide Police, Fire and Municipal
Services; the overall picture; the difficulty and benefits
of the cost cutting process; the state budget; and impacts
to City budgets.
MOVED BY VICE CHAIR SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER CLARKE
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND BOARDS: ADOPT
RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014
BUDGETS FOR THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, HOUSING AUTHORITY, PARKING
AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY.
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Action Items
Item A-1
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Proposed Long Range
Property Management Plan
Chair Cooper invited public comment.
There was no response.
MOVED BY VICE CHAIR SAHLI-WELLS, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BOARD ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED LONG RANGE
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TO PRESENT SUCH PLAN TO THE OVERSIGHT BOARD AND, IF APPROVED BY
THE OVERSIGHT BOARD, TO SUBMIT THE APPROVED PLAN TO THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE.
Discussion ensued between staff and Members regarding resolving
the need for a Finding of Completion; the feeling that the
sooner they got the paperwork in the better; and
congratulations to staff for their efforts.
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Public Comment for Items NOT on the Agenda
None.
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Items from Board Members
None.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:14 p.m., the Successor
Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency adjourned its
meeting to Monday, June 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
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Martin R. Cole
SECRETARY of the Successor Agency to the Culver City
Redevelopment Agency
Culver City, California
APPROVED
Jeffrey Cooper
CHAIR of the Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment
Agency
Culver City, California 1
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CULVER CITY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE June 24, 2013
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE 6:00 p.m.
CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Chair Cooper called the meeting of the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Jeffrey Cooper, Chair
Jim B. Clarke, Board Member
Micheál O’Leary, Board Member
Andrew Weissman, Board Member
Absent: Meghan Sahli-Wells, Vice Chair
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Closed Session
At 6:00 p.m., the Successor Agency to the Culver City
Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session to discuss
the following items:
CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 9300 Culver Blvd. (Parcel B)
City Negotiators: John Nachbar, Executive Director; Sol
Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director, and Todd Tipton,
Economic Development Administrator
Other Parties Negotiators: The Whole 9
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: 9099 Washington Boulevard (Ince Parking Structure) June 24, 2013
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City Negotiators: John Nachbar, Executive Director; Sol
Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director, and Todd Tipton,
Economic Development Administrator
Other Parties Negotiators: The Culver Studios, Omelet LA,
Culver City Toyota/Honda, and Velvet LLC.
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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Reconvene
Chair Cooper reconvened the Successor Agency to the Culver
City Redevelopment Agency at 7:13 p.m. with four Board
Members present (absent Board Member Sahli-Wells).
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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 Chair
Cooper.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Chair Cooper indicated there was nothing to report from
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
None.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY BOARD MEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
CLARKE THAT THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY RECEIVE AND FILE
CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AGENDA ITEM: Cash Disbursements
MOVED BY BOARD MEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
O’LEARY THAT THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS
FOR JUNE 1, 2013 – JUNE 14, 2013. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
Meeting Minutes
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk and Successor
Agency Secretary, reported that requested corrections had
been made to the meeting minutes.
MOVED BY BOARD MEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
O’LEARY THAT THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS
FOR JUNE 1, 2013 – JUNE 14, 2013. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN June 24, 2013
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NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Item C-2
Approval of a One-Year License Agreement with The Culver
Studios for Occasional Use of the 9300 Culver Boulevard Parking
Lot for Overflow Parking
MOVED BY BOARD MEMBER CLARKE AND SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
O’LEARY THAT THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY:
1. APPROVE A ONE-YEAR LICENSE WITH THE CULVER STUDIOS FOR
OCCASIONAL USE OF THE 9300 CULVER BOULEVARD PARKING LOT AT
THE DISCOUNTED RATE OF $1,000 PER DAY FOR A MINIMUM OF
TWENTY DAYS OVER A ONE-YEAR TERM; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUCH
DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY. THE MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: CLARKE, COOPER, O’LEARY, WEISSMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SAHLI-WELLS
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Public Comment for Items NOT on the Agenda
None.
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Items from Board Members
None. June 24, 2013
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:17 p.m., the Successor
Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency adjourned its
meeting to Monday, July 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
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Martin R. Cole
SECRETARY of the Successor Agency to the Culver City
Redevelopment Agency
Culver City, California
APPROVED
Jeffrey Cooper
CHAIR of the Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment
Agency
Culver City, California