REGULAR MEETING OF THE February 4, 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 7:11 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
City Manager, Jerry Fulwood led the invocation. Frank Campagna led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
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Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda
Marta Zaragosa objected to the proposed utility tax increase due to unforeseen budget
demands which she felt were caused by poor management of the City budget.
Agency and staff members clarified that the measure was not a tax increase.
Dr. Luther Henderson, Cultural Affairs Commission Chair, invited everyone to the
Seventh Annual Music in the Chamber series at 7 p.m. on Friday nights in Council
Chambers. He congratulated the Usual Suspects Theatre Company for being
honored at the White House and he reported attending a luncheon with the cultural
minister of the People’s Republic of China who expressed interest in cultural activities
in Culver City.
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Public Comment for Items On the Agenda
None.
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Recess/Reconvene
Chair Malsin recessed to the City Council meeting from 7:21 p.m. to 7:26 p.m.
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Joint Public Hearing
Item J-PH-1
1) Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Sale of Property at 12803-12823
Washington Boulevard to Axis Mundi RE II, LLC; (2) Adopt a resolution
determining that there is no new information or substantial changes to the
project analyzed in the SEIR which would warrant further environmental review
and (3) Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Disposition and Development
Agreement for the Construction of a Retail/Office Commercial Structure and
Public Parking
MOVED BY MEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY MEMBER GROSS, AND
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO RECEIVE THE AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE AND ALL CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES.
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Staff and Agency discussion focused on the public parking agreement the possibility
of creating a parking district.
MOVED BY MEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY MEMBER GROSS, AND
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Members expressed support for the project and further discussion focused on:
electronic parking rather than poles and meters; the number of public metered parking
spaces and how many are available for the businesses; records of public
encroachment locations onto the sidewalks; dig alert signage; and meetings between
the developer and the community.
MOVED BY MEMBER CORLIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ROSE, AND
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO ACCEPT THE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY
CHECKLIST.
MOVED BY MEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY MEMBER ROSE, AND
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-A TO APPROVE A
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CULVER CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND AXIS MUNDI RE II, LLC FOR THE SALE AND
SUBSEQUENT DEVELOPMENT OF 12803-12823 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD.
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Consent Calendar
MOVED BY MEMBER CORLIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ROSE, 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 January 7 and January 22, 2008
Redevelopment Agency meetings.
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Item C-3
Cash Disbursements
The Agency approved Cash Disbursements for January 5 to January 18, 2008.
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Joint Item Item J-1
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with MBIA Asset Management
for Professional Review of the City’s and Agency’s Investment Policies,
Practices and Procedures
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
MOVED BY MEMBER CORLIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ROSE, AND
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1. APPROVE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MBIA ASSET MANAGEMENT IN
AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $9,000; AND, 2. AUTHORIZE THE AGENCY Page 4 of 6
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GENERAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THOSE
DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE AGENCY.
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Action Items Item A-1
Award of Professional Services Agreement to Gary Mandell to provide Music
Producer services for the 2008 Culver City Music Festival
Redevelopment Administrator Tipton provided a summary of the staff report.
Gayle Smashey, Buffalohead Productions, thanked the City for the opportunity to
submit a proposal.
Associate Analyst Prasad read a written comment from Ron Milberger that voiced
concerns with the change in the scope of the contract and provided recommendations
to address those concerns.
Redevelopment Administrator Tipton reported speaking with Mr. Mandell who agreed
to add auditing and oversight to the contract.
Members expressed support for Mr. Mandell and discussed the economic
development subcommittee review of the program.
Member Gross suggested that the Cultural Affairs Commission come up with a more
unique name for the music festival.
MOVED BY MEMBER ROSE AND SECONDED BY MEMBER GROSS TO 1).
APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MR. GARY
MANDELL FOR SERVICES AS MUSIC PRODUCER FOR THE 2008 CULVER CITY
MUSIC FESTIVAL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,000; 2). AUTHORIZE
STAFF TO TRANSFER $37,000 FROM 59190400.619800 TO 55094410.619800; 3).
AUTHORIZE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE TO OVERSEE
THE FINAL CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS, ARTIST LIST AND MARKETING PLAN;
4). AUTHORIZE THE AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW/PREPARE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE AGENCY’S EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO APPROVE THOSE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE AGENCY;
AND 5). REAFFIRM THE OBJECTIVES/PRIORITIES OF THE CULVER CITY MUSIC
FESTIVAL.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda (Continued)
None.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY MEMBER CORLIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER GROSS AND
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Items from Staff
City Manager, Fulwood asked that Members schedule a special study session on
Washington/National at 6 p.m. on February 20. He noted that there were also closed
session items to address after the study session.
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Items from the Agency
Member Gross asked for an update on the timeline for the Washington Boulevard
realignment noting complaints about traffic backups through the downtown area
across the Culver/Duquesne intersection. Community Development Director
Blumenfeld and City Manager, Fulwood agreed to provide an update on the project
schedule with information posted on the City website.
Member Corlin suggested a page on the website listing projects and their status.
Staff and the Agency discussed Member requests and suggestions. City Manager,
Fulwood felt that a three-person consensus was necessary to bring items forward and
he indicated that he would bring a policy forward at the end of the month for input.
Chair Malsin alerted staff to a project in Los Angeles near Robertson and Venice
noting that it was very large and important to keep track of.
Chair Malsin announced that the dog park would be closed for several days to allow
for the installation of shade and permanent weather structures.
Chair Malsin invited everyone to come see Patrice Rushen perform at Music in the
Chambers at 7 p.m. on February 8 in Council Chambers.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:35 p.m., the Agency adjourned to the next
regular meeting on Monday, February 18, 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
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING February 19, 2008
OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, 6:00 p.m.
CITY OF CULVER CITY,
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the Agency was called to order at 6:00 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: 3433 Wesley Street
Negotiator: City Manager/Executive Director Jerry Fulwood, Community
Development Director/Assistant Executive Director Sol Blumenfeld
Other Parties’ Negotiators: Velma Marshall - Metropolitan Transportation
Authority
Under Negotiation: Terms and/or Price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
CS-2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Re: 8836 National Boulevard Agency
Negotiator: Jerry B. Fulwood, Executive Director, Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant
Executive Director and Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel
Other Parties Negotiators: Larry Barrett – Finish First
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
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Reconvene
Chair Malsin reconvened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. with all Members present.
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
Assistant City Manager Martin Cole led the invocation. Michael Netzel and
Casey Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
Chair Malsin reported that no action was taken in closed session and item CS-1
was not considered as it was pulled from the agenda.
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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 MEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY MEMBER SILBIGER, AND
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THAT THE AGENCY APPROVE CONSENT
CALENDAR ITEMS C-1, AND C-2.
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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 January 19 - February 1, 2008.
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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 Gross requested an update on the timeline for repaying the loan to the
City.
Member Rose provided several positive articles on Culver City to staff noting that
economic development was paying benefits in more ways than tax revenues.
Member Corlin announced that Benita Bike’s Dance Art would perform a free
show at the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium on Sunday, February 24 at 4 p.m.
made possible by a grant from Culver City and support from Sony Pictures
Entertainment.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 7:15 p.m., the Agency adjourned to the next
regular meeting on Monday, March 3, 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