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THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CULVER CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING OF THE December 5, 2011
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 7:00 p.m.
CITY OF CULVER CITY,
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 7:00 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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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar, Executive Director, and the Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Fred Yglesias.
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Closed Session Report
Chair Malsin indicated that there had been no closed session item(s) for the
Agency Board.
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Community Announcements By Board Members/Information Items From
Staff
Member O’Leary invited everyone to travel to San Luis Obispo to the CIF Finals
to support the Culver City Centaurs on December 9; 2011, he reported on the
Small Business event held on Saturday; and he thanked the Chamber of
Commerce for their support.
Chair Malsin thanked City staff and the Downtown Business Association for their
efforts in making the Tree Lighting ceremonies a success. December 5, 2011
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Community Announcements By Board Members/Information Items From
Staff (Continued)
MOVED BY CHAIR MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT WHEN THIS MEETING IS ADJOURNED,
THAT IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF JACQUELINE REGNIER RIVERA,
MOTHER OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST JOHN RIVERA.
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Joint Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
Chair Malsin invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the Redevelopment Agency:
Fred Yglesias discussed his experiences serving in World War II.
Karen Coyle, Culver City Historical Society, invited everyone to attend the
ceremony for the placement of Historical Marker #13 at the Veterans Memorial
building on December 10, 2011.
Karlo Silbiger, Culver City School Board, invited everyone to attend the swearing
in of two new School Board members on December 13, 2011 at Linwood Howe
Elementary Auditorium noting difficulties with holding meetings at that location;
he thanked the City Council for allowing them to use City Council Chambers
once per month; and he requested that the City work to accommodate the School
Board with a second meeting per month in Council Chambers.
Cary Anderson provided pictures of crowds for midnight showings that extend
into the neighborhoods and leave trash and graffiti behind; he discussed the
inadequacy of the clean up noting that he felt it was the responsibility of the
movie theatre to clean up the mess; he suggested having the theatre provide
larger trash cans for those people waiting in line; and he discussed a decaying
Styrofoam façade.
Chair Malsin asked staff to work with the theatre to provide trash receptacles.
Member Armenta received clarification as to when the pictures were taken.
Martin Cole, City Clerk/Assistant City Manager, discussed difficulties Time
Warner was experiencing with the meeting transmission.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR COOPER,
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
Agency Board Receipt and Filing of the State Controller’s Report and
Related Documents for Fiscal Year 2010/2011, and Transmittal of Such
Report to the City Council and State Controller’s Office
MOVED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER O’LEARY, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND AGENCY BOARD:
RECEIVE AND FILE THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY’S
ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 (INCLUDING THE BLIGHT
PROGRESS REPORT, LOAN REPORT AND PROPERTY REPORT
PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33080).
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Item JC-2
Approval of a First Amendment to the Disposition and Development
Agreement By and Between The Culver City Redevelopment Agency, The
City of Culver City, and Tilden Terrace, L.P.
MOVED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER O’LEARY, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND AGENCY BOARD:
1. APPROVE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CULVER CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, AND TILDEN
TERRACE, L.P.; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY/CITY SPECIAL COUNSEL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY. December 5, 2011
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Item JC-3
Approval of (1) an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and (2) a License
Agreement Between the City of Culver City, the Culver City Redevelopment
Agency and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles for the
Development of the City/Agency-Owned Site located at 4044-4068 Globe
Avenue for Low and Moderate Income Ownership Housing
Gary Reissman expressed concern with potential traffic and parking issues with
the proposed Habitat for Humanity development; he felt that the residents would
park on the street and drive traffic on to Sawtelle making it difficult for them to
park in front of their houses; he noted the danger of pulling out of their driveways;
he reported that current Globe residents want to institute restricted parking on
Globe; and he asked that parking studies be done and parking issues addressed
before everything is approved.
Chair Malsin suggested agendizing the creation of a permit-parking district on
Sawtelle and in the area of the proposed new development at Washington and
Sawtelle.
Gary Silman discussed inadequate notification and felt the agenda item should
be postponed; asserted that the development was contrary to the original
intention of the redevelopment purchase; and he expressed concern that the
agreement that no trees were to be touched would be breached.
Cary Anderson discussed parking enforcement in the area and pointed out that
creating parking districts did not solve the issues.
A discussion between staff and the Agency Board ensued regarding the process;
the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement; direction with regard to trees and parking;
the Development and Disposition Agreement; public notice procedures; covered
parking; future opportunities to work out details; and clarification that the
reduction in units was a result of community comments.
MOVED BY MEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR COOPER, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE AGENCY BOARD:
1. APPROVE AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT (ENA) WITH
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES FOR THE
PREPARATION OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF 10 AFFORDABLE OWNERSHIP HOUSING UNITS
LOCATED AT 4044-4068 GLOBE AVENUE; AND,
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Item JC-3
(Continued)
2. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF
GREATER LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY TO PERFORM DUE DILIGENCE
ON THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4044-4068 GLOBE
AVENUE; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY/CITY SPECIAL COUNSEL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY.
Chair Malsin received consensus to look into creating a permit-parking district on
Globe Avenue.
Member Weissman received clarification regarding the proposed study of City
parking districts.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made at this time.
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Joint Action Items
Item JA-1
Selection of a Developer for Negotiations to Redevelop Property Located at
9300 Culver Boulevard (Parcel B)
Chair Malsin introduced the item.
Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director, provided a summary of the
material of record.
Martin Cole, City Clerk/Assistant City Manager, reported that email received today
had been incorporated into the public record.
Chair Malsin invited public comment.
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Item JA-1
(Continued)
The following members of the audience addressed the Agency Board:
Darryl Cherness expressed support for the Paseo proposal due to its architectural
features and the donation of a small building to be used for an arts program.
Sandra Lozano expressed support for the Combined Properties project.
Ross Hawkins expressed concern with public notice regarding ad hoc committee
meetings; creating a fair and balanced committee; the suggestion to consider a
Motion Picture and Television Museum; and offers of assistance for establishing a
museum.
Christopher King thanked the Agency Board and staff for their efforts on the
project.
Marlyn Musicant discussed architecture in the City and expressed support for the
Combined Properties proposal.
Adham Refaat asserted that style was not as important as a functional design;
discussed the importance of energizing downtown and creating a viable
downtown area; he suggested that the City challenge the developers to push the
design forward to achieve a pedestrian connection; and he discussed the need for
a public plaza performance area.
Julie Lugo Cerra congratulated the City on the process; commented on the length
of time that the parcel has been empty; and expressed confidence in staff and the
developers.
Tom Camarella expressed concern that the development be a quality project and
fit in with the surrounding area; he discussed the post office property; suggested
putting restrictions on the property; he questioned how much the post office lot
was sold for and whether a penalty was paid for restricting the height; and he
discussed benefits to the City.
A discussion between staff and the Agency Board ensued regarding the net the
Agency received from 9900 Culver Boulevard.
Cary Anderson expressed concern with parking the project so that the
surrounding neighborhood is not affected.
Karim Sahli expressed support for the Combined Properties project due to the
amount of public space provided and he discussed the integration with Town
Plaza. December 5, 2011
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Item JA-1
(Continued)
Chair Malsin asserted that the development should be fully integrated and he
received clarification that the plan for the Town Plaza expansion is available on
the Culver City website.
Meghan Sahli-Wells discussed the entitlements for the site and expressed
support for the Combined Properties proposal.
Marvin Snyder expressed support for the Tolkin Group.
Kevin Lachoff urged the City Council to move forward with developer selection;
discussed choosing a capable and qualified developer; the importance of
additional retail tenants and adequate parking; and ensuring that the selected
developer delivers their project.
Goran Eriksson urged the Agency Board to pick a developer and move forward
on Parcel B.
Steven Rose, Culver City Chamber of Commerce, expressed support for moving
forward with the project and discussed the importance of small businesses.
Seth Horowitz, Culver Hotel, expressed support for moving forward with the
development; concern with parking issues; and he wanted to see more retail in
the area.
Jon Tolkin discussed the Tolkin Group and their eagerness to work with the City.
Renato Romano discussed parking; high quality tenants; the need for retail;
Combined Properties; the value of the lot; and creating a prosperous downtown.
Elena Sweda Neff asked the Agency Board to move forward in choosing a
developer that would provide a quality project for the City.
Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk, read written comments submitted by:
Doris Levy
Staff agreed to provide Tom Camarella with the information he requested.
Member O’Leary discussed his lack of response to emails he received noting that
he had taken all of the comments into consideration.
Agency Members expressed appreciation to residents and developers for their
efforts in the process. December 5, 2011
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Item JA-1
(Continued)
A discussion ensued between staff and the Agency Board regarding
requirements for the development; community participation; clarification that
selecting a developer does not commit the City to selling the property;
maintaining City services; design quality and creativity; the subjective nature of
the decision; appreciation for the suggestion to find out what people like about
the proposals; how the projects integrate with Town Plaza; improvements made
to the design in response to public comment; the space between the
development and Culver Studios; retaining ownership of the parking; and
requiring a substantial good-faith deposit.
MOVED BY MEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE AGENCY BOARD: SELECT A
DEVELOPER AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
COMMENCE NEGOTIATION ON A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH COMBINED/HUDSON PACIFIC FOR REDEVELOPMENT
OF 9300 CULVER BOULEVARD.
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Public Comment for Items NOT on the Agenda
Chair Malsin invited public comment.
There was no response.
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Items from Agency Board Members
Items from Member Armenta
• Received clarification regarding the road construction by Washington
and National with staff agreeing to provide additional information.
Items from Vice Chair Cooper
• Discussed the importance of remembering December 7, 1941 and
those who served.
Items from Member Weissman
• Requested an explanation from Time Warner as to why no audio for
the meeting was available to the public. December 5, 2011
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Items from Agency Board Members
Items from Member O’Leary
• Suggested making Culver City census results and demographics
available on the City website.
• Requested that flyers for the Naval Sea Cadet Program be posted.
Items from Chair Malsin
• Asked that the City send a letter of support for HR3179 and S1832 the
Market Place Fairness Act requiring the collection of sales tax on
internet sales.
Agency Members requested additional information and staff agreed to provide
that.
• Discussed National Endowment of the Arts support of IndieCade and
Our Town grants
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:15 p.m., the Agency adjourned its meeting
in memory of Jacqueline Regnier River, mother of Senior Management Analyst
John Rivera, to a meeting on Monday, December 12, 2011 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