ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE July 13, 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: Micheál O’Leary, Agency Chair
D. Scott Malsin, Agency Vice Chair
Christopher Armenta, Agency Member
Gary Silbiger, Agency Member
Andrew Weissman, Agency Member
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Closed Session
The Redevelopment Agency will immediately adjourn to Closed Session to
discuss the following items:
CS-1 JOINT ITEM: PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 8511 Warner Drive
Agency Negotiator: Mark Scott, Executive Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant
Executive Director and Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Conjunctive Points Warner Development Inc.
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 PROPERTY SALE NEGOTIATIONS
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 12517 Washington Boulevard
Agency Negotiators: Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director and Murray
Kane, Agency General Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Fraiche Ideas, 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
CS-3 Conference with Legal Counsel –Anticipated Litigation
Re: Initiation of Litigation – 1 Matter
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Recess
The Agency recessed to Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.
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Reconvene
The Agency reconvened its meeting at 7:10 p.m. with all Members present.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was led by Mark Scott, Executive Director, and the Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Dr. Luther Henderson.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
Paul Condran, Equipment Maintenance Manager, introduced members of his
team and reported being recognized in a voluntary National Fleet Certification
process.
Ronnie Jayne announced Fiesta La Ballona, August 28-30 and she thanked their
sponsors.
Kevin Commins invited everyone to a celebration for Pippi Longstocking’s
birthday on July 18th at the Culver City Library.
Stu Freeman invited everyone to the Culver City Historical Society Annual Picnic
at Veteran’s Park on July 15.
Marta Zaragoza discussed issues with a check for the Fox Hills Park
Improvement reimbursement and she provided the correct address for the
Foundation.
Dr. Janet Hoult discussed an upcoming agendized discussion of the Landlord
Tenant Mediation Board and noted the importance of providing mediation
services to residents.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda (Continued)
Dee Seehusen appreciated her appointment to the Landlord Tenant Mediation
Board and reported completion of training.
Michelle Weiner spoke regarding community mediation as she thought it was
going to be on the agenda and she expressed support for providing mediation to
residents.
Dr. Suzanne DeBenedittis expressed concerns with PXP; requested that the City
Attorney send a letter to the County Supervisor insisting that safety mitigations
be in place and functioning properly before the County issues drilling permits;
and, she suggested that the City have an advisory panel on the item to ensure
safety before corporate interest.
Staff requested a copy of Ms. DeBenedittis’ comments and agreed to keep the
Council informed of progress.
The Council agreed that the PXP subcommittee should discuss the item.
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Public Comment for Items On the Agenda
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
Secretary's Report
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY CHAIR O’LEARY AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE SECRETARY.
Member Silbiger exited the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
None.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY CHAIR O’LEARY, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (ABSENT MEMBER SILBIGER) TO RECEIVE AND
FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Items from Staff
Charles Herbertson, Director of Public Works, reported that staff would replace
the Studio Estates sign.
Carol Schwab, City Attorney, reported that the City would be submitting
comments by July 15, 2009 regarding the implementation plans proposed by the
County with regard to PXP.
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Items from the Agency
Items from Chair O’Leary
• Announced the 15
th
Annual Culver City Music Festival every Thursday at
7:00 p.m. through September 3, 2009.
Items from Member Malsin
• Requested that staff quantify revenue received by the City from the film
industry.
• Expressed appreciation to the Parks Department for the Volunteer
Directory.
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (ABSENT MEMBER SILBIGER) TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING IN MEMORY OF WILLIE L. CHERRY.
Items from Member Armenta
• Asked what the State has offered in terms of tax credit to the film industry.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:30 p.m., the Agency adjourned its meeting
in memory of Willie L. Cherry, to Monday, July 20, 2009.
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Alice Prasad
SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Redevelopment Agency, California
APPROVED
Micheál O’Leary
CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California
REGULAR MEETING OF THE July 20, 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: Micheál O’Leary, Agency Chair
D. Scott Malsin, Agency Vice Chair
Christopher Armenta, Agency Member
Gary Silbiger, Agency Member
Andrew Weissman, Agency Member
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Closed Session
The City Council will immediately adjourn to Closed Session to discuss the
following item:
CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 8810-50 Washington Boulevard and 3920 Landmark Street
Agency Negotiator: Agency Negotiator: Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive
Director, Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator and Murray Kane, Agency
General Counsel, Tevis Barnes, Housing Programs Administrator
Other Parties Negotiators: Brentwood Capital Partners
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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Recess
The Agency recessed to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m.
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Reconvene
The Agency reconvened its meeting at 7:08 p.m. with all Members present.
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Closed Session Report
Chair O’Leary indicated that there was nothing to report from closed session.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was led by Mark Scott, Executive Director, and the Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Mike Wellman.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
Laura Stewart announced events during Fiesta La Ballona on August 28-30 and
she thanked their sponsors.
Catherine Yanda thanked the City Manager, Mark Scott and Councilmembers for
meeting with neighborhood groups. She encouraged other neighborhood groups
to be proactive and meet with the City in a collaborative process before problems
arise.
Meghan Wells echoed Ms. Yanda’s comments; encouraged residents to attend
the Bike and Walk Committee Workshop on July 25
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; and, she discussed the
proposed pilot parking program, suggesting that the old posts be used for bike
racks.
Councilmember Malsin reminded Public Works staff to investigate signage for
bike routes and parking.
Councilmember O’Leary encouraged public input and attendance at the Bike and
Walk Committee Workshop.
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Public Comment for Items On the Agenda
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JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
Item JPH-1
1) City Council Consideration of an Appeal of the Planning Commission’s
Approval of Site Plan Review, SPR P-2008047 to Allow the Construction of
a 43 Foot High, Commercial Building and Parking Structure with 775
Parking Spaces, 41,520 Square Feet of Retail, and 10,000 Square Feet of
Restaurant at 8511 Warner Drive in the Industrial General (IG) Zone (the
“Project”); and 2) Redevelopment Agency Board Consideration of a
Determination that the Project is Consistent with the Redevelopment
Agency Plan
Martin Cole, City Clerk/Assistant City Manager, read requests for postponement
from the following:
Member Silbiger
Michael Wellman
John Malloy
Martin Cole, City Clerk/Assistant City Manager, suggested that speaker and
comment cards be held if the item is postponed to allow the absent Member the
benefit of all comments.
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (ABSENT MEMBER SILBIGER) TO OPEN THE
PUBLIC HEARING.
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, (ABSENT MEMBER SILBIGER) THAT THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO
AUGUST 3, 2009 AT 7 P.M.
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Item JPH-2
Approval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the City of Culver
City and the Culver City Redevelopment Agency for Property Located at
3433 Wesley Street
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
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Item JPH-2
(Continued)
MOVED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA,
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (ABSENT MEMBER SILBIGER) TO RECEIVE
AND FILE THE AFFIDAVITS OF MAILING, PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF
NOTICES AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES.
Chair O’Leary invited public comment.
Alice Prasad, Associate Analyst, read a written comment from:
Marta Zaragoza
MOVED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA,
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (ABSENT MEMBER SILBIGER) TO CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Member Weissman moved the staff recommendation.
Discussion between the Agency and staff included: background on the land;
relationship of the property to the construction of the Exposition Line; funding
sources; Agency ownership vs. City ownership of the land; corrections to typos in
the document; and reassurances to the public that the action puts the City in the
best position possible financially.
MOVED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER MALSIN, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (ABSENT MEMBER SILBIGER) THAT THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD:
1. APPROVE THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT, QUIT
CLAIM DEED AND PROMISSORY NOTE WITH THE CITY FOR THE
PROPERTY AT 3433 WESLEY STREET; 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 AGENCY.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
Secretary's Report
MOVED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER MALSIN AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE SECRETARY.
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Item C-2
Cash Disbursements
MOVED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER MALSIN AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR JUNE 13, 2009 THRU JULY 3, 2009.
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Recess
The Agency recessed to the City Council meeting at 7:37 p.m.
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Reconvene
The Agency reconvened its meeting at 7:45 p.m. with all Members present.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Fred Iglesias reported on his experiences in connection with the Apollo Space
Program.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY CHAIR O’LEARY, 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 from Member Malsin
• Congratulated the Fire Department on their accreditation status.
• Asked for an update on progress regarding efforts of the Regional Traffic
and Development Mitigation Task Force.
• Received consensus to investigate a permit process to allow businesses
limited use of the public right of way for aesthetic purposes.
Items from Member Armenta
• Indicated that he would be leaving the Public Hearing materials so staff
did not have to reissue them.
• Asked for options for residents who request that their trees not be
trimmed.
Charles Herbertson, Director of Public Works, reported requests to postpone tree
trimming noting that maintenance operations staff concurred with the specific
requests and the trimming would be postponed until October.
Items from Chair O’Leary
• Congratulated the Finance Department for their certificate for Excellence
in Financial Reporting
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Items from Chair O’Leary (Continued)
• Congratulated the Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Department for creating the Volunteer Directory.
• Announced the Culver City Music Festival on Thursday nights in the City
Hall Courtyard through September 3, 2009.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 7:58 p.m., the Agency adjourned its meeting
to Monday, August 3, 2009.
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Alice Prasad
SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Redevelopment Agency, California
APPROVED
Micheál O’Leary
CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California