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Approved By The Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board
REGULAR MEETING OF THE June 6, 2011
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
Jeffrey Cooper, Agency Vice Chair
Christopher Armenta, Agency Member
Micheál O’Leary, 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 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Re: Initiation of Litigation – One Matter
Pursuant of Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
CS-2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 8509, 8478, 8479 Higuera Street and 8490, 8476, 8520 Warner Drive
Agency Negotiator: John M. Nachbar, Executive Director; Todd Tipton,
Redevelopment Administrator; and Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Willows Community School
Under Negotiation: Both Price and Terms of Payment, including use restrictions,
development obligations and other monetary related considerations
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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Recess
The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.
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Reconvene
The Redevelopment Agency reconvened its meeting at 7:22 p.m. with all
Members present.
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Closed Session Report
Chair Malsin indicated nothing to report out of closed session except that City
Council items CS-2 and CS-5 were continued to June 7, 2011.
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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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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
Chair Malsin invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the Agency Board:
Susan Coss announced the Eat Real Festival at the Helms Bakery District on
July 16-17, 2011 and she indicated that they were working with City staff on
the event.
Chair Malsin encouraged Ms. Coss to return and provide more information
and publicity for the event.
Stephanie Barger, Earth Resource Foundation, indicated that they would be
working with the Eat Real Festival to zero waste their event; she discussed a
Department of Labor grant regarding industry professional certification and
classes in recycling resource management and zero waste; she noted that
recycling created jobs locally; and she complimented the City on their green
programming.
Tim Messner, Culver City Rotary Club and Foundation, expressed support for
the Juvenile Diversion Program.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda (Continued)
Chair Malsin questioned whether the program could be continued through the
financial support of an outside institution.
Judith Martin-Straw, Culver City Crossroads, complimented the Police
Department for their prompt response to an intruder in her back yard.
Chair Malsin thanked the speaker for her positive comments.
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Public Comment for Items On the Agenda
Chair Malsin invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
Approval of an Assignment and Assumption Agreement between the
Culver City Redevelopment Agency and the City of Culver City, and a Sixth
Implementation Agreement with Axis Mundi RE II, LLC, for Development of
the Baldwin Site (12803- 23 West Washington Boulevard)
Chair Malsin invited public comment.
There was no response.
MOVED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER O’LEARY, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE AGENCY BOARD:
1. APPROVE AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT TO
TRANSFER ITS RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE DDA WITH
AXIS MUNDI RE II, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BALDWIN
SITE (12803-23 WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD) TO THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE 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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Joint Action Item
Item J-1
Budget Study Session – City Manager’s/Executive Director’s Proposed
Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012: Presentation on 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 and Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Department (Scheduled to Be
Considered on June 6, 2011), Fire Department, Police Department,
Community Development Department [including the Redevelopment
Agency], and Public Works Department [including Capital Improvement
Projects] (Scheduled to be Considered on June 7, 2011)
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, presented a summary of the
proposed budget for the City Council, the City Clerk and the City Manager’s
Office.
Chair Malsin invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the Agency Board:
Paul Ehrlich suggested that costs could be reduced by eliminating polling places
and instituting online or by mail voting; he felt the 2% reduction would not reduce
the deficit and he wanted to see a 4% reduction; he doubted the passage of the
hotel tax; he expressed concern with redevelopment properties in the City and
the lack of goals and priorities for redevelopment in the City; and he indicated
that it was time to get rid of the Fire Department.
Goren Eriksson, Chamber of Commerce, warned against making the City less
welcoming to businesses; cautioned against increased costs; discussed revenue
opportunities and increasing revenue; he urged implementation of parking
meters; he indicated that businesses were willing to support improved business
license enforcement; and he felt that pension, medical and salary also should be
adjusted.
Carol Schwab, City Attorney, provided an overview of the proposed budget for
the City Attorney’s Office.
John Richo, Chief Information Officer, provided a brief overview of the proposed
budget for the Information Technology Department.
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Item J-1
(Continued)
A discussion ensued between staff and the Agency Board regarding online
payments of City fees; permits; replacement of billing software; and additional
information about services.
Serena Wright, Director of Human Resources, provided an overview of the
proposed budget for the Human Resources Department.
Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, provided an overview of the proposed budget
for the Finance Department.
A discussion between staff and the Agency Board ensued regarding the
difference between revenues and expenditures; longevity of the new financial
system; elimination of the business tax inspector; unfunded retiring medical
benefit liability; labor negotiations; and maintaining City services.
Art Ida, Transportation Director, presented the proposed budget for the
Transportation Department.
A discussion ensued between staff and the Agency Board regarding fare
increases; the base fare; transportation grant funds; alternatives to gain more
fare revenue; advertising revenue; use of a money-counting service; the shuttle
service; and the real time bus arrival information system.
Daniel Hernandez, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services,
presented the proposed budget for the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Department.
A discussion between staff and the Agency Board ensued regarding revenue
generation; equitable fee implementation; developing new program ideas;
potential fees for advertising events; fundraising opportunities; The Angel City
Derby Girls; naming rights; water conservation measures; the fee assessment
analysis; maintenance and replacement; subsidized programs; public/private
partnerships with churches, YMCAs and schools; the joint use agreement with
the Culver City Unified School District; revisions to the current CCUSD
agreement; an upcoming agenda item regarding extension of the existing joint
use agreement; services provided to the school district by the City; revenue
reductions and decreased costs; Senior Center rental; plans to close Veterans
Auditorium for renovation in 2012; the Green Space Plan; the grant received by
North East Trees; funding sources for Paratransit services; and appreciation for
the cleanliness of the parks.
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Public Comment for Items NOT on the Agenda
Chair Malsin invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the Agency Board:
Meghan Sahli-Wells asked for continued support from the City for the statewide
ban on polystyrene food containers; she thanked Susan Obrow for Artwalk
Culver City; she discussed the Culver City Bicycle Coalition Bike Valet; and she
invited everyone to attend a tour of Long Beach with the Culver City Bicycle
Coalition on June 10, 2011.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER O’LEARY, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECEIVE
AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Items from Staff
None.
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Items from the Agency
Items from Member O’Leary
• Reported attending the League of California Cities County Division
Pension Reform meeting
Items from Chair Malsin
• Complimented the Artwalk Event
• Reported meeting with the CFO and Vice Mayor of Beverly Hills
regarding their alternative retiring medical program
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Items from the Agency (Continued)
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk indicated that the meeting
would be adjourned to Tuesday, June 7, 2011 and he discussed continued
items, the notice of adjournment, the agenda, posting, and government code
requirements.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:33 p.m., the Agency adjourned its meeting
to a meeting on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 6:00 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
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE June 7, 2011
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 6:00 p.m.
CITY OF CULVER CITY,
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 6:50 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 Fire Chief Chris Sellers.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
Member O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
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Public Comment for Items On the Agenda
Member O’Leary invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Joint Items
Item J-1
Budget Study Session – City Manager’s/Executive Director’s Proposed
Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012: Presentation on 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 and Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Department (Scheduled to Be
Considered on June 6, 2011), Fire Department, Police Department,
Community Development Department [including the Redevelopment
Agency], and Public Works Department [including Capital Improvement
Projects] (Scheduled to be Considered on June 7, 2011)
Member O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
Chris Sellers, Fire Chief, provided a brief overview of the proposed budget for the
Fire Department.
A discussion ensued between staff and the Agency Board regarding appreciation
for the commitment to continue to provide a high level of service; critical areas;
areas stretched thin; concern with the proposed elimination of the training officer;
the aging workforce; upcoming retirements; staffing challenges; impacts of the
budget reductions; maintaining levels of service and Class 1 accreditation; who
would cover duties for the eliminated position; mandatory duties; recruit hiring
and training; opposition to the elimination of the training position; the retiring
medical benefit liability; reductions to prepayments; the level of turnover; value of
the fire department; the structural deficit; dramatic budget cuts; the across the
board approach; reserves; increasing the deficit; state funding realizations;
removing the reduction of the training officer; and the specific cost of the training
officer.
Don Pederson, Police Chief, provided an overview of the proposed budget for the
Police Department.
A discussion between staff and the Agency Board ensued regarding the Animal
Services Officer position; supplemental coverage by the County of Los Angeles;
the Juvenile Diversion program; concern for the stability of the City; appreciation
for the work of the Police Department; impacts to service levels; the
Communications Operator and DNA Consultant; relying on volunteerism; parking
enforcement; the Walker Parking Study; the true cost of the Juvenile Diversion
Program; and grants. June 7, 2011
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Item J-1
(Continued)
Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director, provided an overview of the
proposed budget for the Community Development Department.
A discussion between staff and the Agency Board ensued regarding appreciation
for the work of the Agency; the Globe Avenue project; the green zone program;
eligible AIP areas; expectations for increases in tax increment; projects and
community impacts; and redevelopment timelines.
Charles Herbertson, Director of Public Works, presented the proposed budget for
the Public Works Department.
A discussion ensued between staff and the Agency Board regarding appreciation
for the presentation and the work of the department; the Safe Routes to School
grant; permit parking issues; storm water issues; maintenance of street
infrastructure; managing the Enterprise Fund; reducing pension and benefit
costs; the graffiti crew; maintaining the tree lined street canopies; alleys and
street improvements; the fire station property; new parking meters; the
Sepulveda widening project; the 405 closure; multiple tree species per street;
instituting a special assessment for properties adjacent to alleys; zoning of the
fire station property; testing new parking meters; and traffic signal
synchronization.
Jeff Muir, Finance Director, discussed next steps in the process.
John Nachbar, Executive Director, indicated that staff would be exploring options
regarding the Juvenile Diversion Program and he discussed alternatives
considered to achieve revenue reductions.
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Public Comment for Items NOT on the Agenda
Member O’Leary invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER COOPER, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECEIVE
AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE. June 7, 2011
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Items from Staff
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, requested a Closed Session
meeting on June 13, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
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Items from the Agency
None.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:17 p.m., the Agency adjourned its meeting
to a meeting on Monday, June 13, 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
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE June 13, 2011
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 p.m.
CITY OF CULVER CITY,
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5:00 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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Closed Session
The Redevelopment Agency will immediately adjourn to Closed Session to
discuss the following item:
CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 8910 Venice Boulevard Los Angeles
Agency Negotiators: John Nachbar, City Manager/Executive Director; Sol
Blumenfeld, Director of Community Development/Assistant Executive Director;
Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator; and Murray Kane, Agency General
Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Robert Lam
Under Negotiation: Both Price and, 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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Recess
The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m.
June 13, 2011
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Reconvene
The Redevelopment Agency reconvened its meeting at 7:02 p.m. with all
Members present.
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Closed Session Report
Member O’Leary indicated nothing to report out of closed session.
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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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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
Member O’Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the Agency Board:
Karen Coyle, Culver City Historical Society, called on residents to search through
their belongings for anything relating to the history of the City for possible
inclusion in the archive; she announced upcoming events; and she encouraged
everyone to visit the archives.
John Derevlaney commended the City’s emergency services department for their
response to his call for assistance; but, expressed concern with the excessive bill
for the ambulance ride.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, indicated that he would get back
to the speaker with additional information.
Member Malsin stated that the rates were set by the county.
Paul Ehrlich discussed the budget for the City; the deficit; and he requested that
the City Manager provide a list of priorities for cuts in order to close the budget
properly.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda (Continued)
John Nachbar, Executive Director indicated that if requested to do so by the City
Council, he would prepare a list of cuts but that would necessitate layoffs and
reductions in services, and he clarified their intent to solve the City’s fiscal
problems over a multi-year period rather than all at once.
Gary Silbiger reported that “Californians Aware”, (an organization fighting against
secrecy and corruption) has found that many cities are violating the Brown Act;
he expressed concern that Culver City was also in violation; he discussed
Council committee meetings; ad hoc labels; ducking open meeting requirements;
concern with closed sessions; he requested that all committees approved in May
2011 be treated as Brown Act committees with agendas, reports and public
participation; and he distributed information on Californians Aware.
A discussion ensued between staff and the Agency Board regarding legal
guidance; legal responsibilities of the City; provisions in the Brown Act; the
number of Councilmembers on a committee; and staff agreement to provide
additional information.
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Public Comment for Items On the Agenda
Member O’Leary invited public participation.
There was no response.
Items are presented in the order considered.
MOVED BY CHAIR MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO MOVE ALL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
(Out of Sequence)
Approval of the Eleventh Amendment to the Existing Professional Services
Agreement with Stephen Whipple for Farmers’ Market Management
Services
June 13, 2011
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Item JC-1
(Out of Sequence)
(Continued)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND AGENCY BOARD:
1. APPROVE AN ELEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STEPHEN WHIPPLE
FOR FARMERS’ MARKET MANAGEMENT SERVICES WHICH
(1) EXTENDS THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013; (2) MAINTAIN THE
HOURLY RATE OF $32.00 WITH AN AGGREGATE NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $56,160 PER FISCAL YEAR (INCLUDING REIMBURSEMENT
OF APPROVED FARMERS’ MARKET RELATED EXPENSES),; AND TO
REIMBURSE MR. WHIPPLE FOR MARKET ASSISTANTS AT AN ANNUAL
RATE OF $14,560 FOR THE TERM OF THE AMENDMENT; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL
TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AGENCY.
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Item JC-2
(Out of Sequence)
Approval of a Tri-Party Professional Services Agreement with Marina
Landscape to provide Landscape Maintenance Services for the Period
July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND AGENCY BOARD:
1. APPROVE A TRI-PARTY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
MARINA LANDSCAPE TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES, AND ADDITIONAL, AS-NEEDED SERVICES ON A
CONTINGENCY BASIS FOR A TERM ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2014 IN AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $649,275; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND AGENCY GENERAL COUNCIL
TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AGENCY,
RESPECTIVELY.
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Item JC-3
(Out of Sequence)
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and
Associates for Engineering Consultation Services related to the Real Time
Motorist Information System Project
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-
HORN FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $108,530 ($90,442 BASE BID PLUS $18,088 IN
CONTINGENCY) RELATED TO THE REAL TIME PARKING INFORMATION
SYSTEM PROJECT; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AGENCY,
RESPECTIVELY.
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Consent Calendar
Item C-1
(Out of Sequence)
Finance Departments Report For Checks Issued As Wires
THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVE THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR CHECKS ISSUED AS WIRES FROM 5/14/11 TO
6/3/11.
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Joint Public Hearing
Item JPH-1
Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Budget for
the City of Culver City and the Culver City Redevelopment Agency
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Item JPH-1
(Continued)
Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, provided a summary of material of record.
Chair Malsin received clarification that the Fire Department Training Officer
position had been reinstated.
MOVED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA,
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT
OF POSTING OF PUBLIC NOTICES
MOVED BY CHAIR MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER COOPER, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Member O’Leary invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the Agency Board:
Paul Ehrlich expressed frustration with the lack of action by the City with the fire
station property and parking meters; he asserted that the 2% reduction was
inadequate and that more staff should be cut; he felt that the City Council should
not override Department Heads; he expressed concern with money budgeted for
overtime; felt there were too many Commissions and Committees; and he felt the
amount of time allotted to public speaking was inadequate.
MOVED BY CHAIR MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
A discussion ensued between staff and the Agency Board regarding the number
of positions eliminated from the City’s budget; cuts made by the City; the City
Council directive to the City Manager; response of the department heads;
micromanaging; long term liabilities and the structural deficit; active participation
of current employees; closing the budget deficit; the Transient Occupancy Tax;
the Juvenile Diversion program; and the Fire Department Training Officer.
MOVED BY CHAIR MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER COOPER AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND AGENCY BOARD:
ADOPT RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR
2011/2012 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CULVER CITY AND THE CULVER
CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RESPECTIVELY WITH A
RECOMMENDATION TO INVESTIGATE OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING TO
SUPPORT THE JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM.
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Announcements
Member O’Leary announced that the Culver City Chamber of Commerce would
present its annual Culver Expo on June 22, 2011 in Media Park.
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Joint Items
Item J-1
Selection of Three Developers to Submit Proposals for the Redevelopment
of City-Owned Property at 9300 Culver Boulevard
Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director, presented a summary of the
material of record.
Member O’Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the Agency Board:
Bob Aptaker, Macerich, introduced the architect, provided background on his
company, discussed completed projects; and indicated their desire to be
chosen.
Beth Lane asked that residents be considered during construction; she
discussed the length of the light at Ince and Washington; she asked when
construction would begin; wanted to see green practices utilized; and she
questioned whether RFPs were available on the City website and whether
residents could vote on the proposals for construction.
Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director, discussed public meetings
connected with the project; posting on the City website; development of the RFQ
criteria; and the process.
Meghan Sahli-Wells reported that Downtown Neighborhood Association
members had discussed the vision for the development with residents; she
discussed some of the ideas; she expressed opposition to a mall at the location
or a developer who specializes in malls; she suggested a park at the location;
and noted the need for and value of open public space to serve the community.
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Item J-1
(Continued)
Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk, read written comments from:
DarylC2@earthlink.net
Mollie Lee Wolinski
Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk, indicated that Joseph Miller had submitted a
document to the City Council.
A discussion between staff and the Agency Board ensued regarding the length of
time Parcel B has been considered for development; the RFQ process; the staff
recommendation; the entitlement; and a suggestion to add Cardiff Realty
Holdings to the list of qualified developers.
Scott Ginsberg, Combined Properties, discussed flexibility with the entitlements;
plans to work with architects and users on the project; and fulfilling community
needs.
Further discussion ensued between staff and the Agency Board regarding the
firmness of the specifics of the entitlements; the original description of the
project as a retail/office project; parking requirements at the time of
entitlement; switching out the retail and office components; and the zoning
envelope.
Responding to inquiries from the Agency Board, Bob Aptaker, Macerich,
clarified that though his company is known for larger projects, they also do
much smaller projects; he provided examples of smaller projects the company
has done; he discussed community outreach; flexibility with the entitlements;
measuring demand; achieving the right tenant mix; and the strategic
placement of the project for Macerich.
Additional discussion between the Agency Board and staff ensued regarding
support for adding Cardiff Realty as a fourth developer to be considered in the
final RFP; consistency with the architecture of Town Plaza; a design
competition aspect to the process; the staff point system; inclusion of the
Runyon Group; vetting the number of submittals; applying criteria uniformly;
the importance of experience a track record; concern with adding developers;
the ranking system; the Financial Feasibility category; development
parameters vs. entitlements; prior iterations of the project; a development that
will support City services; design criteria; clarification that the stand alone
project could lead to larger things; the evaluation process; taking the time to
do the project right; being careful not to pre-judge; the rating for Cardiff
Realty; and an observation that those who came back with a proposal
received more attention. June 13, 2011
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Item J-1
(Continued)
MOVED BY MEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND AGENCY BOARD:
1. SELECT THE TOLKIN GROUP, COMBINED PROPERTIES/HUDSON
PACIFIC, MACERICH, CARDIFF REALTY AND THE RUNYON GROUP AS
THE MOST QUALIFIED DEVELOPERS TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR
REDEVELOPMENT OF PARCEL B; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE
AND ISSUE THE RFP TO THE DEVELOPER FINALISTS.
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Item J-2
1) Selection of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles for the
Development of the Agency-Owned Site Located at 4044-4068 Globe
Avenue for Low and Moderate Income Ownership Housing; and 2) Direct
Staff to Negotiate the Terms and Conditions of an Exclusive Negotiation
Agreement for the Preparation and Execution of a Disposition and
Development Agreement
Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director, provided a summary of the material
of record.
Member O’Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the Agency Board:
Martin Greenberger expressed support for the selection of Habitat for Humanity.
Mayor Aide Castro shared the positive experience of Lynwood with Habitat for
Humanity.
Gary Silman expressed opposition to the project, not to Habitat for Humanity,
noting that all of the residents had expressed opposition to the duplex at the last
ACOR meeting in 2009; he expressed concern with the process and the fact that
there had not been any ACOR meetings since 2009; concern with backpedaling
and a lack of consideration for resident input; he noted that the neighbors wanted
to see single family residences rather than condominiums; he discussed minimum
lot size in the City; and he felt that a contractor was being selected without due
process.
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Item J-2
(Continued)
Candy Royce expressed support for Habitat for Humanity.
Noah Swann expressed support for Habitat for Humanity.
Mary Luevan, Global Green USA, expressed support for Habitat for Humanity.
Erin Rank, Habitat for Humanity, reported commitment to work with the
community and she discussed partners in the City and their eagerness to work
with the City and neighbors.
Betty Monroy reported on her experience with Habitat for Humanity and
expressed support for the project.
Daniel Guzman expressed support for Habitat for Humanity but opposition to the
project; discussed lot size; wanted to see a significantly smaller development; and
he expressed concern that the neighbors did not have input.
Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk, read written comments from:
Michele Apostel
Joe Ferrino
Charles Harris
Steven Rose
Albert Eugene Pekrey
Lucien Cox expressed concern with parking issues created by adding an
additional 12 units in an area that is already difficult to park in.
Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director, responded to public comment
regarding public input; the adoption of a comprehensive housing strategy; ACOR
meetings; the project plans; discussion of the number of units; community
meetings; consistency with density in the area; code complying parking;
establishment of a parking district; spillover commercial parking; discussions with
Anderson Plywood regarding loading; and existing on street parking deficiencies
in the area.
A discussion ensued between staff and the Agency Board regarding the Volvo
dealership; test driving; parking; and staff monitoring of Tito’s Tacos.
Responding to inquiry, Erin Rank, Habitat for Humanity, discussed community
outreach; the neighbors; and efforts to address parking concerns.
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(Continued)
Further discussion ensued between staff and the Agency Board regarding
property rights; history of the property; the intent for affordable housing;
clarification that there is no intent to increase tax revenue and that there were
never closed session discussions about Globe Avenue properties; consideration
of rehabilitating the units; parking issues; adjacent commercial usage; City
Council approval of the housing strategy in 2008; lot size; the assertion that the
private developers could have gotten approval for the lots without a hearing; the
contribution of the land and a per unit development cost by the Agency;
consequences of constructing fewer units; clarification that the number of units is
not the decision being made at this meeting; the possibility of constructing fewer
units; a comprehensive plan; the process; public outreach; neighborhood
compatibility; adjacent commercial uses and intrusions; neighborhood concerns;
establishing a parking district; support for Habitat for Humanity; evaluating the
nature of the project; the comprehensive housing strategy; Regional Housing
Needs requirements; bringing affordable housing to the City; addressing specific
concerns; density; parking requirements; and assurances that concerns of the
residents will be taken into consideration.
MOVED BY CHAIR MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA,
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND AGENCY BOARD:
1. SELECT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES AS THE
DEVELOPER OF 4044-4068 GLOBE AVENUE FOR LOW AND MODERATE
INCOME OWNERSHIP HOUSING; AND
2. DIRECT STAFF TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN
EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT FOR THE PREPARATION AND
EXECUTION OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
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Item J-3
1) Approval of Memoranda of Understanding Among the City of Culver City,
the Culver City Redevelopment Agency and a) the Culver City Exchange
Club (for the Car Show); b) Share Our Strength (for the Taste of the Nation
Event); and c) Creative Media Collaborative (for IndieCade); and 2)
Direction to the City Manager/Executive Director Regarding Release of the
Notice of Funding Availability for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
Jeremy Green, Cultural Affairs Administration and Special Projects Coordinator,
presented a summary of the material of record.
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Member O’Leary invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the Agency Board:
Dr. Jay Shery, The Exchange Club, expressed appreciation for the work of City
staff and was available to answer any questions.
A discussion ensued between staff and the Agency Board regarding the ability to
terminate the MOU and a suggestion to revise paragraph G; a correction to the
motions for approval from $15,000 per year to $10,000 per year; methodology for
determining economic development value; the status of the City as a restaurant
destination; food trucks; the extent of the support; marketing; the NOFA process
and guidelines; concern with being committed for two years; support for the
events; concern with the inability to look at the numbers; clarification that the
organizations pay all associated fees to the City; a suggestion to equalize the
distribution for the three events by allocating $10,000 for each one; a suggestion
to get additional information before making cuts; concern with making sure there
is room for more events in the City; a suggestion to use the NOFA process to
have the organizations compete for the remaining balance; increasing capacity to
allow for more revenue; a suggestion to bring the item back after the
organizations have been consulted; a suggestion to request the economic benefit
details from each organization; and concern regarding NOFA scheduling and use
of remaining balances.
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Public Comment for Items NOT on the Agenda
Member O’Leary invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECEIVE
AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Items from Staff
None.
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Items from the Agency
None.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 12:18 a.m., Tuesday, June 14, 2011 the
Agency adjourned its meeting to a meeting on Monday, June 27, 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