REGULAR MEETING OF THE January 7, 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: 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 Agency immediately recessed to Closed Session to discuss the following
items:
CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 12803-23 Washington Boulevard
Agency Negotiator: Jerry B. Fulwood, Executive Director; Sol Blumenfeld,
Assistant Executive Director; Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator; and
Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: James Suhr and Associates, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CS-2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 9814 Washington Boulevard
Agency Negotiator: Jerry B. Fulwood, Executive Director; Sol Blumenfeld,
Assistant Executive Director
Other Parties Negotiators: Rethink Development Corporation
Under Negotiation: Both Price and Terms
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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Reconvene
Chair Malsin reconvened the meeting at 7:07 p.m. with all Members present.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
Jerry Fulwood, City Manager led the invocation. Larry Green led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
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Report on Action Taken In Closed Session
Chair Malsin indicated that there was nothing to report from Closed Session.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
Dr. Luther Henderson, Chair of the Cultural Affairs Commission, invited everyone
to the Cultural Affairs Commission Town Hall meeting on January 8, 2008 at 7.00
p.m. to review the Community Cultural Plan and goals achieved to date. He
indicated that the public would have a chance to share their ideas about Cultural
Affairs in the City. Dr. Henderson also announced the 7
th
Annual Music in the
Chambers Series on Fridays beginning January 25, 2008.
Catherine Vargas announced that residential recycling in Culver City was now
available weekly instead of bi-weekly. She provided information on proper
disposal of Christmas trees and Member Gross asked that recycling guidelines
be placed on the City’s website.
Lorie Alexander questioned the jurisdiction of the Agency regarding the Entrada
Office Tower Complex. She reported submitting her comments to Sherry Jordan
requesting an extension for the Draft EIR comment deadline as it came out just
before the holidays, and she indicated that she had not received notice about the
project, nor had the Westchester/Playa Del Rey Neighborhood Councils.
Assistant Executive Director Blumenfeld reported that the Agency was the
responsible Agency and he indicated that the comment period had been
extended from 45 days to 65 days due to a publication omission in the packet,
making the deadline February 4, 2008.
Lorie Alexander clarified that she was requesting an extension beyond the 65
days.
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Public Comment for Items On the Agenda
None.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY MEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY MEMBER CORLIN, AND
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THAT THE AGENCY APPROVE CONSENT
CALENDER ITEMS C-1, C-2 and C-3.
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Item C-1
Secretary’s Report
The Agency approved and filed the Secretary’s Report.
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Item C-2
Cash Disbursements
The Agency approved Cash Disbursements for December 1, 2007 – December
14, 2007.
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Item C-3
Approval of a Contract with C.A. Light Construction Corporation for the
Upgrade and Rehabilitation of 4031 Jackson Avenue, Culver City, CA 90232
The Agency 1) Approved a contract with C.A. Light Construction Corporation for
rehabilitation services at the Agency owned property located at 4031 Jackson
Avenue for an amount not to exceed $127,524; 2) Authorized the Agency
General Counsel to prepare/review the appropriate documents and authorize the
Executive Director to execute said documents; and 3) Authorized the Housing
Programs Administrator/Senior Structural Rehabilitation Specialist to approve
change orders in an amount not to exceed $16,634 (or 15% of the base contract
amount of $110,890).
Recess/Reconvene
Chair Malsin recessed to the City Council meeting at 7:25 p.m. and reconvened
the Agency meeting at 7:41 p.m.
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Joint Item Item J-1
A Joint Item before the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency to
Award the Contract with St. Joseph’s Center to Perform Case Management
Services and Job Development Services for the Family Self Sufficiency and
Welfare-to-Work Program and Conduct Housing Search and Counseling
Assistance for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Member Silbiger praised the program and highlighted the need for affordable
housing in the City.
MOVED BY MEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY MEMBER GROSS AND
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 1).
AWARD A CONTRACT TO ST. JOSEPH’S CENTER TO SERVE AS THE FSS
PROGRAM COORDINATOR TO (A) PERFORM CASE MANAGEMENT, NEEDS
ASSESSMENT, JOB DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND SUPPORTIVE
SERVICE REFERRALS FOR THE FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY
(FSS)/WELFARE-TO-WORK (WTW) PROGRAMS; AND (B) HOUSING
SEARCH AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR THE SECTION 8 HOUSING
CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM (S8 HCVP) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$74,266.00 FOR FY 2007/2008. 2). AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND
AGENCY GENERAL COUNCIL TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THOSE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
AND THE AGENCY.
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Recess/Reconvene
At 7:45 p.m. Chair Malsin recessed to the City Council meeting. He reconvened
the Agency meeting at 8:09 p.m.
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Action Items Item A-1
Consideration to Select Washinela L.P. as Developer for the
Washington/Centinela Redevelopment Project; Authorization to Commence
Negotiation of a Disposition and Development Agreement with Washinela
L.P., and Rejection of All Other Proposals.
Staff provided a brief report.
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Pine and Pat Duncan.
David Paris, applicant, noted that they were partners in the Alibi Room which is
near the site, he expressed support for the Redevelopment Agency, and he
indicated that he would like to hear from residents about the project.
Agency and staff discussion focused on: the role of the Agency; the hearing
process; the demolition schedule; overdue improvements to the Vons shopping
center; the fact that they were selecting the developer, not approving the project;
concern that both sites be built; meetings between staff and the neighbors, with
citizen advisory groups and neighborhood associations; and how much open and
green space would be in the project.
The applicant presented slides describing the green space allocated as well as
other features of the development.
Staff and the Agency discussed: parking requirements; landscaping; and impacts
to public services.
MOVED BY MEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY MEMBER GROSS AND
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THAT THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY: 1). SELECT WASHINELA L.P. AS DEVELOPER FOR THE
NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST CORNERS OF WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
AND CENTINELA AVENUE; 2). REJECT ALL OTHER DEVELOPER
PROPOSALS; 3). AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO COMMENCE
NEGOTIATING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
WASHINELA L.P.
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Item A-2
Consideration of Enhanced Town Plaza Features; and Consideration to
Increase the Washington Boulevard Realignment Project Construction
Budget
Staff provided a brief report including clarification about the pylon system.
Agency members noted that committee members had already rejected the
pylons. Agency and staff discussion centered on: funding; security cameras and
civil liberties; aesthetics; and shop drawings.
MOVED BY MEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY MEMBER GROSS, AND
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THAT THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY: 1). APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT INCREASING THE
WASHINGTON BOULEVARD REALIGNMENT PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
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PROCEEDS FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $2,500,000; AND APPROVE THE
CARRYOVER OF $338,142.92 (55393400.619800) AND $467,590.46
(55393400.730100) FROM FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 TO FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;
AND 2). USING UNAPPROPRIATED TAX-EXEMPT BOND PROCEEDS,
APPROVE ANY OF FOLLOWING TOWN PLAZA FEATURE ENHANCEMENTS
(IF DESIRED): 1. ACCESS ROAD ENHANCED LIGHTING AND PATTERNED
PAVEMENT AT AN ADDITIONAL COST OF $349,000; AND/OR 3B. OR
SUBSTITUTE FOUR LIGHT BANNER POLES INSTEAD OF THE PYLONS AT
A COST OF $100,000; AND 3. AUTHORIZE THE AGENCY GENERAL
COUNSEL TO PREPARE/REVIEW THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND
AUTHORIZE THE AGENCY’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE AGENCY TO IMPLEMENT THE
FOREGOING ENHANCEMENTS UP TO THEIR MAXIMUM STATED
AMOUNTS, AND TO ISSUE INTERPRETATIONS, WAIVE PROVISIONS,
ENTER INTO AMENDMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE AGENCY, AND TO SIGN
ALL SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO
IMPLEMENT AND CARRY OUT THE PROJECTS ON BEHALF OF THE
AGENCY UP TO THEIR MAXIMUM STATED AMOUNTS IN SUCH FORM AS IS
REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
MOVED BY MEMBER ROSE AND SECONDED BY MEMBER GROSS TO
APPROVE A SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM AT AN ADDITIONAL COST OF
$75,000. THE MOTION PASSED ON THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Corlin, Gross, Malsin and 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 MEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY MEMBER SILBIGER AND
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Items from Staff
None.
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Member Rose reported that Symantec builders Webcore were honored as
Corporate Citizens of the Year for their work on that building and its green
standards; he reported a recent article in the New York Times about Holy Cross
Cemetery; and he noted that the Mayor had eaten at Brunello Trattoria.
Members and staff discussed the fact that the Agency and Council had to recess
back into Closed Session but that Council had already recessed.
MEMBER ROSE MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE CLOSING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING AND CHAIR MALSIN SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Recess/Reconvene
At 9:05 p.m. Chair Malsin adjourned to Closed Session. At 9:30 p.m. he
reconvened the meeting.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:30 p.m., the Agency adjourned in the
memory of Nino Fisanotti (father of John Fisanotti, Redevelopment Project
Manager) and Lisa Hoffs to the next regular meeting on Monday, January 22,
2008, at 6:00 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
REGULAR MEETING OF THE January 22, 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 7:18 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
Jerry Fulwood, Chief Executive Officer led the invocation. Cultural Affairs Chair
Dr. Luther Henderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
Dr. Luther Henderson, Chair, Cultural Affairs Commission, invited everyone to
attend the Music in the Chambers series, Fridays at 7:00 p.m.
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Public Comment for Items On the Agenda
None.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY MEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY MEMBER GROSS, AND
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THAT THE AGENCY APPROVE CONSENT
CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, C-2 AND C-3.
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Item C-1
Secretary’s Report
The Agency approved and filed the Secretary’s Report.
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Item C-2
Meeting Minutes
The Agency approved meeting minutes for the December 3, December 10, and
December 17, 2007 Redevelopment Agency meetings.
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Item C-3
Cash Disbursements
The Agency approved Cash Disbursements for December 15, 2007 – January 4,
2008.
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Recess/Reconvene
Chair Malsin recessed to the City Council meeting at 7:24 p.m. and reconvened
the Agency meeting at 7:27 p.m.
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Joint Item Item J-1
Adoption of a Resolution of Support to Participate in the Southern
California Association of Government’s Compass Blueprint
Demonstration Project Program
Staff provided a summary of the material of record that included a slide show
illustrating the proposed project.
Council and staff discussion focused on the following topics: a timeline for
funding and implementation; concern with delays; possible scenarios that could
dramatically change timing; and the fact that the focus was only on Washington/
National as it fit the scenario for the grant.
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MOVED BY MEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY MEMBER CORLIN AND
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECEIVE
AND FILE THE REPORT.
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Action Items Item A-1
Approval of a Relocation Plan for the Washington/Centinela
Redevelopment Project
Council and staff discussion included the following topics: status of current
residents; how much time the current residents had in their current homes;
relocating residents to their satisfaction; relocating residents within the City;
granting additional time if a suitable location is not found; opposition to a policy
requiring people to stay in the City as that could limit choices; and providing the
most choice to the residents.
The Overland Pacific Cutler representative summarized efforts to relocate
residents noting that additional time could be given if a desirable replacement
home not found.
Member Silbiger moved that if residents wish to remain in Culver City, the
Agency be required to find a place for them in the City. The motion died for lack
of a second.
MOVED BY MEMBER ROSE AND SECONDED BY MEMBER CORLIN TO
APPROVE THE RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE WASHINGTON/CENTINELA
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. THE MOTION PASSED ON THE FOLLOWING
VOTE: AYES: Corlin, Gross, Malsin and 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 MEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY MEMBER GROSS AND
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Items from Staff
None.
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Items from the Agency
Member Rose congratulated the South La Cienega Art and Design District on
their recent hosting of the Home Decorating Show.
Member Rose commented on varied reactions to action by the Agency and
Council to eliminate mail distribution from the Gateway Station post office to
address parking and traffic issues.
Member Corlin invited everyone to the Friends of Library Installation dinner on
Tuesday, January 29, 2008.
Chair Malsin announced the Music in the Chambers series on Fridays at 7 p.m.
from January 25 through February 8.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:00 p.m., the Agency adjourned to the next
regular meeting on Monday, February 4, 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