REGULAR MEETING OF THE April 21, 2008
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, 5:30 p.m.
CITY OF CULVER CITY,
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
Present: D. Scott Malsin, Agency Chair
Gary Silbiger, Agency Vice Chair
Alan Corlin, Agency Member
Carol A. Gross, Agency Member
Steven J. Rose, Agency Member
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Closed Session
The Redevelopment Agency immediately recessed to Closed Session to discuss
the following items:
CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 12343/12337 Washington Boulevard 4061/4069 Centinela Avenue
Agency Negotiator: Jerry Fulwood, Executive Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant
Executive Director and Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Washinela L.P.
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: 4206-033-925 Agency owned property on Robertson Boulevard
Agency Negotiator: Jerry Fulwood, Executive Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant
Executive Director, Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator and Murray Kane,
Agency General Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Attorney for Shirley Kreiman
Under Negotiation: Terms
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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Reconvene
Agency Chair Scott Malsin reconvened the meeting at 7:08 p.m. with all
Members present.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was led by executive Director Jerry Fulwood. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Jim Kennedy.
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Closed Session Report
Agency Chair Malsin reported that no action was taken in closed session.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
Vince Model thanked Agency Members Malsin and Corlin for their efforts on the
light rail project in East Culver City; and, he asked why Agency Member Silbiger
went to bat for Westchester instead of supporting Culver City on the Entrada EIR.
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Public Comment for Items on the Agenda
None.
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Consent Calendar
Moved by Agency Member Alan Corlin, seconded by Agency Member Steve
Rose, and unanimously passed to approve the Consent Calendar.
Item C-1
Secretary’s Report
The Agency approved the Report of the Secretary.
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Item C-2
Cash Disbursements
The Agency approved Cash Disbursements from March 15 to April 4, 2008.
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Item C-3
Meeting Minutes
The Agency approved the Agency Minutes of March 17 and 24, 2008.
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Recess/Reconvene
Agency Chair Scott Malsin recessed to the City Council meeting from 7:12 p.m.
to 7:43 p.m.
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Joint Item
Item J-1
Consideration of Planning Study Options for the Sepulveda Boulevard
Study Area
Agency Member Rose recused himself as he owns property in the area.
Dr. Janet Hoult commended the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council for
having formed the Sepulveda Redevelopment Advisory Committee and voiced
support for Option 2.
Staff read written comments submitted by the following:
Ann Treleven
Staff provided a brief summary of the material of record.
Agency Member Gross proposed the following motion: To disband the Sepulveda
Citizens Advisory Committee and direct staff to define the Sepulveda Boulevard
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Discussion ensued regarding reporting on the subcommittee’s efforts; the history
behind the recommendations; a review of the necessary zoning code changes;
and appreciation for the subcommittee’s efforts.
Following discussion, the following motion was voted on:
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY AGENCY
MEMBER MALSIN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DISBAND THE SEPULVEDA
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND DIRECT STAFF TO DEFINE THE
SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD STUDY AREA AS A SUB AREA FOR
COMPLETION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UPCOMING COMPREHENSIVE
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE.
AYES: Agency Members Gross, Malsin, Silbiger, Corlin
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Agency Member Rose
ABSENT: None
Agency Member Rose returned to the dais at 7:52 P.M.
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Item J-2
Consideration and Adoption of a Valet Parking Pilot Program in the
Downtown Area
Staff provided a brief report on the item.
The following members of the audience addressed the City Council:
Gerald Weiner, President, Downtown Business Association, reported that they
were ready to implement the program and added that there was a request from
the businesses that there be valet parking on the weekends starting at noon.
Steve Gibson, Downtown Business Association, spoke in support of the valet
parking program.
Discussion ensued between the Agency Council and staff regarding staff’s
concurrence with the weekend daytime service; a staff suggestion that daytime
service be suspended during special events; a suggestion that daytime service
be extended to holidays; and a suggestion that the program be adopted
permanently rather than starting with a six-month pilot program. Agency General
Counsel Murray Kane stated that the pilot program was part of the public
notification and would need to stay in the motion.
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At this time, staff provided comparisons of the proposed program with similar
programs in other cities.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY AGENCY MEMBER
GROSS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
THE VALET PARKING PILOT PROGRAM FOR DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY
FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS, WITH A THREE-MONTH EXTENSION, IF
NECESSARY; AND ALSO INCLUDE WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY DAYTIME
SERVICE.
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ACTION ITEMS Item A-1
Consideration Whether to Exercise the Option to Purchase 11054
Washington Boulevard
Agency Member Silbiger recused himself as he rents office space in the area.
Staff provided a brief report on the item.
Following motion was made after the reading of the staff report:
AGENCY MEMBER GROSS MOVED THAT THE BRIEF STAFF
RECOMMENDATION REPORT BE APPROVED, AGENCY MEMBER ROSE
SECONDED THE MOTION.
Continued discussion by Agency Members and staff ensued to include
clarification on the status of the north side of Washington Place, East of
Sepulveda.
Following motion was made:
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY AGENCY
MEMBER ROSE THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: (1) AUTHORIZE
STAFF TO EXERCISE THE OPTION TO PURCHASE THE REAL PROPERTY
AT 11054 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, (2) APPROVE A BUDGET
AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $1,120,000 FROM THE UNDESIGNATED
TAX INCREMENT RESERVE BALANCE TO PROGRAM 92650, AND (3)
AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE EXERCISE OF THE OPTION. VOTING ON
THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUS (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF AGENCY
MEMBER SILBIGER WHO RECUSED HIMSELF).
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Agency Member Silbiger returned back to the dais after the motion.
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Item A-2
Approval of the Second Amendment to the Participation Agreement for
3535 Hayden Avenue
Agency Staff provided clarification on the content of the item versus the content
of the same item number before the Council.
Marta Zaragosa wanted to see voting on the item delayed until the new Council
was seated because of debts owed by Frederick Smith. She suggested they fix
Washington Boulevard between Faye Avenue and La Cienega before anything
else is undertaken.
Agency Staff provided a brief report on the item.
Agency and staff discussion included the following topics: (1) The fact that
Redevelopment funds can’t be used for capital projects such as fixing
Washington Blvd.; and, (2) Clarification on the second amendment.
The following motion was made:
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY AGENCY
MEMBER ROSE TO: (1) APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT RE: 3535 HAYDEN AVENUE; AND (2)
AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
AGENCY.
THE MOTION CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: CORLIN, GROSS, MALSIN, ROSE
NOES: SILBIGER
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda (Continued)
None.
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Receipt of Correspondence
Moved by Agency Member Rose, seconded by Agency Member Corlin and
unanimously passed to receive and file correspondence.
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Items from Staff
Agency Counsel Murray Kane said it was his privilege to serve the outgoing
members of the Redevelopment Agency.
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Items from the Agency
Agency Members thanked Mr. Murray Kane for his service.
Agency Member Rose encouraged everyone to attend the Art of Solar Power at
the Ivy Substation.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:24 p.m., the Redevelopment Agency
adjourned to a regular meeting on Monday, April 28, 2008, 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
D. SCOTT MALSIN
CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California
ADJ. REGULAR MEETING OF THE April 28, 2008
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, 7:00 p.m.
CITY OF CULVER CITY,
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the Agency was called to order at 8:50 p.m.
Present: D. Scott Malsin, Agency Chair
Gary Silbiger, Agency Vice Chair
Alan Corlin, Agency Member
Carol A. Gross, Agency Member
Steven J. Rose, Agency Member
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was led by Executive Director Jerry Fulwood. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Bernard Parks, City of Los Angeles Councilmember.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
Mayor Corlin invited public participation.
The following members of the audience addressed the City Council:
Marta Zaragosa thanked outgoing Councilmembers, congratulated the incoming
Councilmembers, and clarified that at the April 21, 2008 City Council meeting,
Vince Modal was not speaking on behalf of the East Culver City Neighborhood
Alliance when he voiced support for Councilmember Malsin for the California
Construction Authority.
Jill Thomsen, Senior and Social Services Specialist, mentioned that week was
National Volunteer Week and that the Culver City RSVP was celebrating its 35
th
anniversary.
Douglas Newton, representing the Culver City Historical Society, extended an
invitation to a Historical Society event at the Culver Hotel on May 2, 2008.
Frances Talbot White, representing the League of Women Voters, commended
the City for a well-run election on April 8, 2008. She stressed the importance of
the June 3 election and encouraged everyone to do research and vote.
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Martin Cole, City Clerk added that Ms. White had praised the work of the City
Clerk’s Office in the last election and thanked Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk
and Aram Ohanesian, Records Manager for their hard work.
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Public Comment for Items On the Agenda
None.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER CORLIN, SECONDED BY AGENCY MEMBER
ROSE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE AGENCY COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
Item C-1
Secretary’s Report
The Agency approved the Report of the Secretary.
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Recess/Reconvene
Agency Chair Malsin recessed the meeting from 8:56 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
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Joint Item
Item J-1
(1) Administration of the Oath of Office to the Councilmembers-Elect; (2)
Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor; (3) Selection of the Chair and Vice Chair
of the Redevelopment Agency; and (4) Adoption of Resolutions and/or
Motions appointing Councilmembers to various Outside Agency Boards,
City Council Subcommittees and Other Related Bodies.
(1) Administration of the Oath of Office to the Councilmembers-Elect
Martin Cole, City Clerk administered the oath of office to new Council Members
Christopher Armenta, Micheál O’Leary and Andrew Weissman.
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(2) Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
At this time, Martin Cole, City Clerk announced that this was the time and place
to receive nominations for Mayor and Vice Mayor.
The following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL ELECT COUNCIL MEMBER MALSIN AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY AND ELECT COUNCIL MEMBER SILBIGER AS VICE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY.
Comments by City Council
Mayor Malsin welcomed his new colleagues to the dais. At this time,
Councilmember Armenta, Councilmember O’Leary and Councilmember
Weissman individually offered their thanks to family and supporters.
(3) Nominations for Redevelopment Agency Chair and Vice Chair
At this time, Martin Cole, City Clerk announced that this was the time and place
to receive nominations for Chair and Vice Chair of the Redevelopment Agency.
MOVED BY MAYOR MALSIN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR SILBIGER AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ELECT
AGENCY MEMBER ANDREW WEISSMAN AS CHAIR OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND AGENCY MEMBER CHRISTOPHER
ARMENTA AS VICE-CHAIR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
At this time, the following members of the audience addressed the City Council:
Albert Vera, former Mayor and Councilmember, congratulated the City Council
and wished them good luck.
Sandy Baleck, representing United Neighbors of the Westside, reported having
new information regarding the Entrada project and she asked that the Entrada
project be re-opened.
Appointments to Outside Agency Boards Requiring Adoption of a
Resolution
At this time, appointments to outside agency boards and City Council
subcommittees were considered.
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Carol Schwab, City Attorney welcomed the new Council Members and spoke
about potential conflict of interest issues that would need to be considered when
doing appointments.
Discussion ensued between the Agency Council and staff regarding the potential
conflicts, use of alternates, and clarification on the appointment process.
Agency and staff discussion focused on the potential conflicts, use of alternates,
and clarification on the appointment process.
The following appointments were discussed and made:
Item 15
Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Brotman Medical Center
Subcommittee
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT AGENCY MEMBER O’LEARY AND
AGENCY MEMBER SILBIGER TO THE AD-HOC BROTMAN MEDICAL
CENTER SUBCOMMITTEE.
Item 20
Audit, Financial Planning, Budget and Subcommittee
Agency Member Malsin proposed the following motion: To appoint Agency
Member Malsin and Agency Member Armenta to the Joint Finance and Judiciary
Subcommittee and the Audit, Financial Planning, and Budget Subcommittee.
Agency Member Silbiger proposed the following motion: To appoint Agency
Member Silbiger and Agency Member Armenta to the Joint Finance and
Judiciary Subcommittee; and, the Audit, Financial Planning, and Budget
Subcommittee.
Agency Member Armenta seconded Agency Member Silbiger's motion.
At this time, the following substitute motion was made and voted on:
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY AGENCY
MEMBER O’LEARY, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPOINT AGENCY MEMBER MALSIN AND AGENCY MEMBER ARMENTA AS
MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY AND FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE AND
MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT, FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND BUDGET
SUBCOMMITTEE; APPOINT AGENCY MEMBER MALSIN TO THE CITY
TREASURER’S INVESTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE; AND BRING BACK
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ALTERNATE TO THE JUDICIARY AND
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AYES: Agency Members Armenta, O’Leary, Weissman, Malsin
NOES: Agency Member Silbiger
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Item 24
Joint Council/Agency Economic Development Subcommittee
AGENCY MEMBER MALSIN, AGENCY MEMBER O'LEARY AND AGENCY
MEMBER WEISSMAN INDICATED THEY WANTED TO SERVE ON THIS
SUBCOMMITTEE.
The following motion was made:
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER SILBIGER AND SECONDED BY AGENCY
MEMBER O’LEARY, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPOINT AGENCY MEMBER O’LEARY AND AGENCY MEMBER WEISSMAN
TO THE JOINT CITY/AGENCY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUBCOMMITTEE.
Discussion ensued regarding the feasibility of having two newly elected agency
member serve on this subcommittee.
The following substitute motion was made and voted on:
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY AGENCY
MEMBER MALSIN, THAT THE AGENCY APPOINT AGENCY MEMBER
MALSIN AND AGENCY MEMBER WEISSMAN TO THE JOINT CITY/AGENCY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE.
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS WEISSMAN, MALSIN
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS ARMENTA, O’LEARY, SILBIGER
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
THE MOTION FAILED.
The following vote was taken on the original motion:
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER SILBIGER AND SECONDED BY AGENCY
MEMBER O’LEARY, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPOINT AGENCY MEMBER O’LEARY AND AGENCY MEMBER WEISSMAN
TO THE JOINT CITY/AGENCY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS ARMENTA, O’LEARY, SILBIGER
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS WEISSMAN, MALSIN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item 26
Joint City/Agency General Design Review Subcommittee
Discussion ensued regarding Brown Act issues.
AT THIS TIME, SOL BLUMENFELD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR ADVISED THE AGENCY COUNCIL THAT THE ALTERNATE
MEMBERS FOR THE SUBCOMMITTEE COULD BE ELIMINATED.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT AGENCY
MEMBER MALSIN AND AGENCY MEMBER WEISSMAN AS MEMBERS OF
THE GENERAL DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ONLY SUBCOMMITTEES
Item 36
Ad Hoc Washington/National Subcommittee
THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT AGENCY MEMBER
MALSIN AND AGENCY MEMBER O’LEARY TO THE AD HOC
WASHINGTON/NATIONAL SUBCOMMITTEE.
Item 37
Ad Hoc Hayden Tract Subcommittee
Discussion ensued between the Redevelopment Agency and staff regarding a
conflict for Agency Member O’Leary if he serves on this subcommittee.
The following motion was proposed:
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY AGENCY
CHAIR WEISSMAN, THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT
AGENCY CHAIR WEISSMAN AND AGENCY MEMBER MALSIN TO THE AD
HOC HAYDEN TRACT SUBCOMMITTEE.
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Tract Subcommittee.
THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
The following vote was taken:
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY AGENCY CHAIR
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY APPOINT AGENCY CHAIR WEISSMAN AND AGENCY MEMBER
MALSIN TO THE AD HOC HAYDEN TRACT SUBCOMMITTEE.
Item 38
Ad Hoc Sepulveda Boulevard Subcommittee
Discussion ensued between the Redevelopment Agency and Staff regarding a
conflict for Agency Member O’Leary if he serves on this Subcommittee.
THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT AGENCY MEMBER
SILBIGER AND AGENCY CHAIR WEISSMAN TO THE AD HOC SEPULVEDA
BOULEVARD SUBCOMMITTEE.
Item 39
Ad Hoc West Washington Boulevard Subcommittee
Agency Member Armenta, Agency Member O'Leary and Agency Member Malsin
indicated their interest to serve on this Subcommittee.
The following motion was proposed:
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY AGENCY
MEMBER ARMENTA, THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT
AGENCY MEMBER ARMENTA AND AGENCY MEMBER MALSIN TO THE AD
HOC WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD SUBCOMMITTEE.
The following substitute motion was made and voted on:
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER SILBIGER AND SECONDED BY AGENCY
MEMBER O'LEARY, THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT
AGENCY MEMBER ARMENTA AND AGENCY MEMBER O'LEARY TO THE AD
HOC WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD SUBCOMMITTEE.
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS O’LEARY, SILBIGER
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS ARMENTA, MALSIN, WEISSMAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
THE MOTION FAILED.
The following vote was taken on the original motion:
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY AGENCY
MEMBER ARMENTA, THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT
AGENCY MEMBER ARMENTA AND AGENCY MEMBER MALSIN TO THE AD
HOC WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD SUBCOMMITTEE.
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS ARMENTA, MALSIN, SILBIGER, WEISSMAN
NOES: AGENCY MEMBER O’LEARY
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item 40
Ad Hoc Corporate Pointe Subcommittee
The Redevelopment Agency concurred to dissolve the committee as its work had
been completed.
At this time, discussion ensued regarding the potential conflict with the Brown Act
that would be created if an alternate were appointed for item 20 [audit, Financial
Planning and Budget Subcommittee].
At this time, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER SILBIGER, SECONDED BY AGENCY
MEMBER WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE AGENCY
COUNCIL APPROVE ALL APPOINTMENTS MADE UNDER ITEMS 1
THROUGH 40.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda (Continued)
Agency Member Malsin invited public participation.
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The following member of the audience addressed the Agency Council:
Cary Anderson welcomed the new agency members and spoke about issues
facing certain subcommittees including the skateboard park.
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Receipt of Correspondence
Moved by Agency Chair Weissman, seconded by Agency Member Silbiger and
unanimously passed to receive and file correspondence.
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Items from Staff
Staff announced that study sessions on the proposed budget were to begin the
following week.
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Items from the Agency
Agency Member O’Leary thanked everyone for their cooperation.
Agency Vice Chair Armenta voiced concern with the Entrada project vote and
asked about the possibility of bringing the item back.
Agency Chair Weissman clarified his ability to vote on the Entrada project if it
came back.
Agency Member Silbiger reported on an Earth Day event at the Eco-Station,
asked about time lines for the Entrada project construction and voiced support for
agendizing an item discussing the Entrada project decision.
A discussion ensued on the merits and potential impacts of the item with a
suggestion that the risks associated with the item be discussed in closed
session.
Member Malsin announced the tragic death of the daughter of a teacher at El
Mareno School and thanked staff and the new Agency Members for their efforts
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 1:19 a.m., the Agency adjourned in memory
of Mila Rainoff to a regular meeting on Monday, May 5, 2008, 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
CHAIRMAN of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California
REGULAR MEETING OF THE May 5, 2008
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 Malsin, Agency Member
Michael O’Leary, Agency Member
Gary Silbiger, Agency Member
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Closed Session
The Agency immediately recessed to Closed Session to discuss the following
item:
CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation – (1 item)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1)
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Recess to Closed Session
The Agency Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.
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Reconvene
The Agency Chair Weissman reconvened the meeting at 7:07 p.m. with all
Members present.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was led by Executive Director Jerry Fulwood. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Dr. Janet Holt.
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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 AGENCY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY AGENCY MEMBER
O’LEARY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE AGENCY COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS.
Item C-1
Secretary’s Report
The Agency approved the Report of the Secretary.
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Item C-2
Cash Disbursements
The Agency approved the Cash Disbursements from April 5 to April 18, 2008.
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Recess/Reconvene
Chair Weissman recessed the Agency meeting to the City Council meeting at
7:13 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:44 p.m.
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Joint Item
Item J-1
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Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, provided a brief summary of the material of
record.
Brad Au, AON Consulting, addressed the Agency Council. AON Consulting
performed an actuarial study associated with the implementation of
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 45. (GASB 45) to
determine the City’s long-term cost of medical insurance for retirees. Mr. Au
reviewed their study and its findings.
Brad Au responded to questions from the Agency Council regarding pre-funding
rate of return through the CalPERS Retiree Health Trust Fund; whether the City
should pursue pre-funding or pay-as-you-go; the financial implications of the
different methods; the rising costs associated with retiree benefits and the need
to control and fund them.
Discussion ensued between the Agency Council and staff regarding the benefits
offered through CalPERS; the need for significant economic development in
order to deal with the rising costs; and acknowledgement of the City’s structural
deficit and its implications.
MOVED BY AGENCY CHAIR WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY AGENCY MEMBER
SILBIGER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE
REPORT.
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Item J-2
Budget Study Session – Fiscal Years 2008-09 & 2009-10 Proposed Budget:
Budget Overview
Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, gave the summary of the material of record.
Mr. Muir reviewed the proposed City Budget, sources of revenue, City liabilities,
general economic issues, and budget forecasts.
Mr. Muir then reported on the Redevelopment Agency budget and related issues.
Council and staff discussion focused on: public notification and input; the
advantages of having a two-year versus one-year budget; a request for a
comparisons of fees with neighboring cities; the policy on spending reserves;
reserves kept by other cities; and an assertion that public input can lead to
unrealistic expectations.
At this time, department budget presentations began.
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City Manager Office:
Jerry Fulwood, City Manager presented an overview of the City Manager’s
Budget.
Discussion ensued between the Agency Council and staff regarding public
notification for the budget study sessions; the need to complete capital projects;
the budget item for conferences and meetings; whether the Executive Assistant
to the Council should be a part-time or full-time position; and the City Council
work program.
Recess
The Agency Council recessed its meeting at 10:05 p.m.
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Reconvene
The Agency Council reconvened its meeting at 10:19 p.m., with all Members
present.
Department budget presentations continued:
City Clerk Department:
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk presented the overview for the
City Clerk Department budget.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding procedures
used for public notification; and a document management program to be
overseen by the City Clerk Department.
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Risk Management:
Marlee Chang, Assistant City Manager presented the Risk Management budget
overview.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff regarding the breakdown
between staff costs and operating expenses; FEMA reimbursement; the City’s
Wellness Program for employees; the increase in workers compensation claims;
feasibility of conducting a study regarding environmental health and safety issues
in City buildings; and concerns regarding depletion of fund balance reserves.
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Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer made certain clarifications and corrections to
budget documents.
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY AGENCY
MEMBER SILBIGER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE AGENCY
COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE REPORTS.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda (Continued)
None.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY AGENCY CHAIR WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY AGENCY MEMBER
SILBIGER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE AGENCY COUNCIL
RECEIVE AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Items from Staff
Items Presented by Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk:
• Announced that applications for the City Commissions, Boards and
Committees were being accepted at the City Clerk’s office until May 19,
2008.
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Items from the Agency
Items Presented by Agency Member Silbiger:
• Requested support to agendize discussion regarding the procedure used
to place items on the agenda. Currently, consensus of three or more
Councilmembers has to be obtained to place an item on the agenda.
The Agency Council concurred with the request.
• Requested support to agendize discussion regarding creation of a Youth
Advisory Council.
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The Agency Council concurred with the request.
• Inquired into the status of the construction at Culver and Sepulveda
Boulevards.
• Inquired into the status of the new City Council Office in City Hall.
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Items Presented by Agency Member Armenta:
• Spoke about the need to finish Council meetings by 11 p.m.
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Items Presented by Agency Chair Weissman:
• Spoke about the need to consider the creation of subcommittee deal with
PXP issues and West Los College.
Agency Member Malsin commented that issues regarding West Los
Angeles College fell under the purview of the Economic Development
Subcommittee.
Agency Member Weissman requested support to agendize discussion
regarding forming a PXP subcommittee.
The Agency Council concurred with the request.
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Adjourn in Memory
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY AGENCY
MEMBER WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT WHEN THIS
MEETING IS ADJOURNED, IT BE ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF STANLEY
ZEITLIN, FATHER OF SHARON ZEITLIN, CULVER CITY CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSIONER; PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WILLIAM DIX, A CULVER CITY
RESIDENT WHO DIED IN KUWAIT; AND JO ELLEN WEAVER, A VOLUNTEER
AT THE CULVER CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND A LONG-TIME
MEMBER OF THE CULVER CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
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Items Presented by Agency Member O’Leary:
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• Reported on positive press that Culver City restaurants had received.
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Items Presented by Agency Member Malsin:
• Announced that the George Barris “Crusin’ Back to the 50s Car Show” will
be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008.
• Announced that Art Walk 2008 would be held on May 31, 2008.
• Announced that Culver City would be hosting the Westside Cities Council
of Government’s Annual Issues Summit on Sustainability at the Kirk
Douglas Theatre in June.
• Thanked the staff responsible for the implementation of the traffic diverter
system for the northbound traffic on Berryman Avenue.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 11:50 p.m., the Agency adjourned in memory
of Stanley Zeitlin, father of Culver City Civil Service Commissioner Sharon Zeitlin;
Private First Class William Dix, a Culver City resident who died in Kuwait; and Jo
Ellen Weaver, volunteer at the Culver City Chamber of Commerce and a long-
time member of the Culver City Historical Society to a Regular Meeting on
Monday, May 19, 2008, at 7:00 P.M.
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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 May 12, 2008
OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, 7:02 p.m.
CITY OF CULVER CITY,
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the Agency was called to order at 9:13 p.m.
Present: Andrew Weissman, Agency Chair
Christopher Armenta, Agency Vice Chair
Gary Silbiger, Agency Member
D. Scott Malsin, Agency Member
Michael O’Leary, Agency Member
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
This was covered 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
None.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY AGENCY MEMBER
SILBIGER, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE AGENCY COUNCIL
APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS.
Item C-1
Secretary’s Report
The Agency approved the Report of the Secretary.
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Joint Item
Item J-1
Budget Study Session – Fiscal Years 2008-09 &
2009-10 Proposed Budget: Police Department and Fire Department
Staff provided a brief summary of the ongoing budget study process.
Assistant Police Chief Hank Davies presented the Police Department Budget
overview.
Agency and staff discussion included: reduced and maintained response times;
red light cameras as a safety measure not a revenue generator; changes to
staffing and associated costs; increased canine medical expenses; a shared
DNA specialist; the reserve program; parking enforcement; the red light
enforcement program; deferred reduction of the overtime budget; taser training;
recruitment challenges; the DROP program; the next Citizens Police Academy
session scheduled for September, and the status of reopening the firing range.
Fire Chief Jeff Eastman presented the budget overview for the Fire Department.
Agency and staff discussion included: staffing challenges; the potential impact of
the ISO review on the class status; the insurance cost savings that their current
class 1 status provides City home and business owners; EMT training; the
Emergency Services Manager; future emergency medical service challenges
with local hospital closures; staff diversity; whether the cost of living effects
recruitment; economic development as necessary to ensure emergency services;
and future emergency medical dispatch training.
MOVED BY AGENCY CHAIR WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY AGENCY MEMBER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE AGENCY COUNCIL
RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda (Continued)
None.
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Receipt of Correspondence
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Moved by Agency Chair Weissman, seconded by Agency Member O’Leary and
unanimously passed to receive and file correspondence.
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Items from Staff
None.
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Items from the Agency
Items Presented by Agency Chair Weissman:
• Congratulated the Exchange Club on the success of the Car Show.
• Spoke in support of user fees and conduct contracts for the Skate Park
Items Presented by Agency Member Armenta:
• Moved for a request to agendize a discussion of a supplemental EIR for
the Entrada project focused on the dangers of methane gas
The motion was seconded by Agency Member Silbiger.
Agency and staff discussion ensued on: the necessary criteria for a supplemental
EIR; whether the methane gas issue warranted a supplemental EIR; possible
challenges to the Entrada project and what they could mean to the Council and
the City; and reevaluating the project as potentially exposing the City to
expensive litigation.
IT WAS MOVED BY MEMBER SILBIGER TO AGENDIZE: 1) REVOKING,
RESCINDING, AND REVERSING ALL THE DECISIONS MADE BY THE CITY
COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT THE APRIL 15, 2008
MEETING REGARDING THE ENTRADA PROJECT, AND: 2) A MORATORIUM
ON HEIGHT LIMITS FOR BUILDINGS OVER 100 FEET TALL EXCEPT FOR
THOSE THAT HAVE VESTED OR ARE PROJECTS THAT HAVE LONG-
STANDING ENTITLEMENTS, OR HAVE COMPLETED OR HAVE
SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT PROCESS
AND THAT STAFF PREPARE ALTERNATIVES TO THE ITEM TO BE
PRESENTED MAY 19, 2008.
THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA.
THE ITEMS WERE NOT AGENDIZED FOR LACK OF A THIRD.
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Items Presented by Agency Member Silbiger:
• Asked about Council attendance at the upcoming Budget Action Day in
Sacramento
• Reported on the Skate Park subcommittee meeting
• Reminded everyone about upcoming Open Houses at area schools
• Announced the upcoming League of Conservation Voters Annual Awards
ceremony
Items Presented by Agency Member O’Leary:
• Reported on attending the Car Show
• Reported on attending the installation of officers of the Disabled American
Veterans
Items Presented by Agency Member Malsin:
• Reported on the Tribute to the Stars event
• Reported on the Car Show
• Reported on the Expo/JPA meeting
• Voiced concern with vacant properties
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 11:47 p.m., the Agency adjourned to a
regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 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
D. SCOTT MALSIN
CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California