City of Culver City - File #: HIST-12109

• File #: HIST-12109
• Version: 1
• Type: Historical
• Status: Consent Agenda
• In control: HISTORICAL - REDEVELOPMENT
• On agenda: 8/3/2009
• Final action: 8/3/2009
• Title: Approve Minutes of April 27, 2009, June 4, 2009; June 11, 2009; June 15, 2009; June 22, 2009; and, July 6, 2009

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/3/2009	1	HISTORICAL - REDEVELOPMENT	approved

ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE April 27, 2009 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:30 p.m. CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA Call to Order & Roll Call The meeting of the Agency was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Present: Andrew Weissman, Agency Chair Christopher Armenta, Agency Vice Chair D. Scott Malsin, Agency Member Micheál O’Leary, Agency Member Gary Silbiger, Agency Member o0o Closed Session The Redevelopment Agency will immediately adjourn to Closed Session to discuss the following item: CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Re: Fox Hills Mall Transit Center, located in the northerly portion of the Fox Hills Mall site abutting the Slauson Avenue frontage City Negotiator: City Manager Jerry Fulwood, Director of Transportation Art Ida Other Parties’ Negotiators: Fox Hills Mall LP Under Negotiation: Both Terms and Price Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 o0o Recess The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. o0o Reconvene The Redevelopment Agency reconvened its meeting at 7:16 p.m. with all Members present. Page 2 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 o0o Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were given during the City Council meeting. o0o Closed Session Report Chair Weissman reported that no action was taken in closed session. o0o Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda None. o0o Public Comment for Items On the Agenda o0o Consent Calendar MOVED BY MEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY MEMBER SILBIGER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. Item C-1 Secretary’s Report THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVE THE SECRETARY’S REPORT. o0o Item C-2 Meeting Minutes Member Malsin pointed out a typo in the minutes of March 2, 2009. THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVE THE AGENCY MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 2, 2009 (AS CORRECTED), MARCH 9, 2009 AND MARCH 16, 2009. Page 3 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 o0o Joint Item Item J-1 JOINT ITEM - (1) Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor; (2) Selection of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Redevelopment Agency; and (3) Adoption of Resolutions and/or Motions appointing Councilmembers to various Outside Agency Boards, City Council Subcommittees and Other Related Bodies The following members of the audience addressed the Agency: Karlo Silbiger discussed the historical rotation of Mayor through the Council and urged the Council to elect Vice Mayor Silbiger as Mayor. Michael Miller expressed support for the election of Vice Mayor Silbiger as Mayor. Darryl Cherness stated that to deny Vice Mayor SIlbiger the right to be Mayor would be unfair and set a dangerous precedent. Judith Miller expressed concern with a possible change in precedent for the election of the Mayor. Robin Provart-Kelly expressed support for electing Gary Silbiger as Mayor. Meghan Sahli Wells expressed support for electing Gary Silbiger as Mayor. Eleanor Osgood expressed concern with a possible change in precedent for election of the Mayor. Rich Waters expressed concern with a possible break in tradition in the election of the Mayor and he felt that the Redevelopment Agency needed to make changes or the City would be in trouble. Disa Lindgren expressed support for the election of Gary Silbiger as Mayor. Amanda Mayeda expressed support for the election of Gary Silbiger as Mayor. Tony Pappas expressed support for following tradition and electing Gary Silbiger as Mayor. Page 4 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) Julie Lugo Cerra, City Historian, provided historical perspective as the City Historian regarding the rotation of Councilmembers noting that the proposed break with tradition was political. Mayita Dinos expressed concern with a possible break with the tradition of electing the Vice Mayor as Mayor and expressed support for Gary Silbiger as Mayor. Haifaa Moammar expressed support for the election of Gary Silbiger as Mayor of the City. Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk, read written comments submitted by the following: Margaret Lindgren 1-A. and 1-B. Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor Member O’Leary nominated Chair Weissman for Mayor. Chair Weissman seconded the motion. Member Armenta expressed concern regarding a break with tradition and that this set a bad precedent. Member Armenta proposed a substitute motion to elect Member Silbiger as Mayor and Chair Weissman as Vice Mayor. Member Silbiger seconded the motion. Discussion ensued among the Agency regarding reasons for either maintaining or breaking with the tradition of electing the Vice Mayor to serve as Mayor; the appropriateness of the Chair of the Redevelopment Agency transitioning into the Mayor position; allowing those who have not served as Mayor yet a chance before someone who has been Mayor before serves again; and the role of politics in the decision to break with tradition. The following vote was taken on the substitute motion: MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA AND SECONDED BY MEMBER SILBIGER, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ELECT VICE MAYOR SILBIGER AS MAYOR AND ELECT COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AS VICE MAYOR. Page 5 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) AYES: Members Armenta, Silbiger NOES: Members O’Leary, Weissman, Malsin ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None The motion failed. The following vote was taken on the main motion: MOVED BY MEMBER O’LEARY AND SECONDED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ELECT COUNCILMEMBER WEISSMAN AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY. AYES: Members O’Leary, Weissman, Malsin NOES: Members Armenta, Silbiger ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Member Weissman thanked family members and supporters. At this time, Member Malsin nominated Member Armenta to serve as Vice Mayor. Councilmember Silbiger seconded the motion The Agency discussed procedures for choosing the Vice Mayor and also Chair of the Redevelopment Agency; and which position Member Armenta should be nominated for. At this time, Member Armenta expressed his objection to the nomination. Following discussion, the following vote was taken: MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY MEMBER SILBIGER, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ELECT MEMBER ARMENTA AS VICE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY. AYES: Members, O’Leary, Weissman, Silbiger, Malsin NOES: Member Armenta ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None At this time, Member Silbiger made a motion to reconsider the previous vote. Member O’Leary seconded the motion. Page 6 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) Member Armenta stated that he would defer to the Agency to make the choice for Vice Mayor. Member Silbiger withdrew his motion. 1-C. Comments by City Council Mayor Weissman welcomed his service as Mayor and thanked family members and supporters. 1-D. and 1.E. Nominations for Redevelopment Agency Chair and Vice Chair At this time, the following motion was made and voted on: MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY AGENCY CHAIR WEISSMAN, THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ELECT AGENCY MEMBER O’LEARY AS CHAIR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. AYES: Agency Members O’Leary, Weissman, Malsin NOES: Agency Members Armenta, Silbiger ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None At this time, Agency Member Weissman nominated Agency Member Silbiger to serve as Vice Chair of the Redevelopment Agency. Agency Member Silbiger declined the nomination. MOVED BY AGENCY MEMBER WEISSMAN AND SECONDED BY AGENCY MEMBER MALSIN, THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ELECT AGENCY MEMBER MALSIN AS VICE CHAIR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. AYES: Agency Members O’Leary, Weissman, Malsin NOES: Agency Members Armenta, Silbiger ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Page 7 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) 2-A1. Appointments to Outside Agency Boards Requiring Adoption of a Resolution Item 1 Adopt Resolution No. 2009-R022 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE OF THE LOS ANGELES DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R029. ADOPTED, with further reading waived. [Mayor Weissman is the Ex Officio Member and Vice Mayor Armenta was appointed as Alternate Member to the City Selection Committee of the Los Angeles Division of the League of California Cities to select a Representative to the L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).] o0o Item 2 Adopt Resolution No. 2009-R023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R030. ADOPTED, with further reading waived. [Mayor Weissman was appointed as Delegate and Vice Mayor Armenta was appointed as Alternate Delegate of the Los Angeles County Division of League of California Cities.] o0o Page 8 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) Item 3 Adopt Resolution No. 2009-R024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE OF LOS ANGELES – WESTERN REGION AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R031. ADOPTED, with further reading waived. [Mayor Weissman is the Ex Officio Member and Vice Mayor Armenta was appointed as Alternate Member to the Los Angeles County Western Region City Selection Committee.] o0o Item 4 League of California Cities/LA Division THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT MAYOR WEISSMAN AND VICE MAYOR ARMENTA TO THE CITY LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE – LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES/LA DIVISION. o0o Item 5 Adopt Resolution No. 2009-R025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE AS PART OF THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOCIATION AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R032. ADOPTED, with further reading waived. [Councilmember O’Leary was appointed as Delegate and Mayor Weissman was appointed as Alternate Delegate of the Independent Cities Association of Los Angeles County.] Page 9 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) o0o Item 6 Adopt Resolution No. 2009-R026 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING SPECIFIC REPRESENTATIVES TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R033. ADOPTED, with further reading waived. [Councilmember O’Leary was appointed as Member and Marlee Chang, Assistant City Manager was appointed as Alternate Member, and Serena Wright, Human Resources Director as Substitute Alternate to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority’s Governing Board.] o0o Item 7 Adopt Resolution No. 2009-R027 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ALTERNATE DIRECTORS TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 5, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R034. ADOPTED, with further reading waived. [Mayor Weissman was appointed as Ex Officio Director and Councilmember Malsin was appointed as Alternate Director of the Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 5.] Page 10 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) o0o Item 8 Sanitation Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING MAYOR WEISSMAN AND COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN TO THE SANITATION SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 9 Adopt Resolution No. 2009-R028 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING AN OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG), AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R035. ADOPTED, with further reading waived. [Councilmember Silbiger was appointed as Official Representative and Councilmember O’Leary was appointed as Alternate Representative to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).] o0o 2-A2. Appointments to Outside Agency Boards Requiring Adoption of a Motion o0o Item 10 Westside Cities Council of Governments THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD; AND COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AS THE ALTERNATE TO THE WESTSIDE CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. Page 11 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) o0o Item 11 Interagency Communications Interoperability System (ICIS) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT MAYOR WEISSMAN AS LIAISON TO ICIS. o0o Item 12 Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority/Agency Metro Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AS DELEGATE AND COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AS ALTERNATE DELEGATE AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT THE SAME MEMBERS AS THE AGENCY METRO SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 13 Southern California Cities Joint Powers Consortium THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT VICE MAYOR ARMENTA AS DIRECTOR AND COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CITIES JOINT POWERS CONSORTIUM. o0o Item 14 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Area Advisory Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN TO THE LAX AREA ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE WITH COUNCILMEMBER SILBIGER AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER. Page 12 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) o0o 2-B. Appointments to City Council Subcommittees Requiring Adoption of a Motion Item 15 Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Brotman Medical Center Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND COUNCILMEMBER SILBIGER TO THE AD- HOC BROTMAN MEDICAL CENTER SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 16 EPMC/Labor-Management and Executive Agreements Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT VICE MAYOR ARMENTA AND COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN TO THE AD-HOC EPMC/LABOR-MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTIVE AGREEMENTS SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Items 17-19 (17) Joint Finance and Judiciary Subcommittee; (18) Treasurer’s Investment Subcommittee; and (19) Audit, Financial Planning, Budget and Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPT THE MOTION APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND VICE MAYOR ARMENTA AS MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY AND FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE AND MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT, FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE; COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN TO THE CITY TREASURER’S INVESTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE. UNDER ADVICE FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY, IT IS RECOMMENDED THE CITY COUNCIL NOT MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AS THE ALTERNATE TO THE JUDICIARY AND FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE. Page 13 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) o0o Item 20 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day Activities Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER SILBIGER AND COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY TO THE MLK DAY ACTIVITIES SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 21 Fiesta La Ballona Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND MAYOR WEISSMAN TO THE FIESTA LA BALLONA SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 22 Baldwin Hills Park/Ballona Creek and Santa Monica Bay Restoration Advisory Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT VICE MAYOR ARMENTA AND COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY TO THE BALDWIN HILLS PARK/BALLONA CREEK/SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 23 Joint Council/Agency Economic Development Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT MAYOR WEISSMAN AND COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY TO THE JOINT COUNCIL/AGENCY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE. Page 14 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) o0o Item 24 Equipment Replacement Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT MAYOR WEISSMAN AND COUNCILMEMBER SILBIGER TO SERVE ON THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 25 Joint City/Agency General Design Review Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND MAYOR WEISSMAN AS MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 26 Homelessness Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER SILBIGER AND MAYOR WEISSMAN TO THE HOMELESSNESS SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 27 Information Technology/Telecommunications/Council Chamber Audio/Video System Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND MAYOR WEISSMAN TO THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATIONS/ COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO/VIDEO SYSTEM SUBCOMMITTEE. Page 15 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) o0o Item 28 Joint Culver City Unified School District/City Council Liaison Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT VICE MAYOR ARMENTA AND COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY TO THE CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY COUNCIL LIAISON SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 29 Animal Control Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT VICE MAYOR ARMENTA AND COUNCILMEMBER SILBIGER TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 30 Skateboard Park Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT MAYOR WEISSMAN AND COUNCILMEMBER SILBIGER TO THE SKATEBOARD PARK SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 31 Los Angeles Airport Expansion Traffic Impact Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND COUNCILMEMBER SILBIGER TO THE LAX AIRPORT EXPANSION TRAFFIC IMPACT SUBCOMMITTEE. Page 16 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) o0o Item 32 Sustainability Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND COUNCILMEMBER SILBIGER TO THE SUSTAINABILITY SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 33 City Council/Commission Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER SILBIGER AND MAYOR WEISSMAN TO THE CITY COUNCIL/COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 34 Regional Development and Traffic Mitigation Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND MAYOR WEISSMAN TO THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAFFIC MITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE. Item 35 Regional Oil Operations Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER SILBIGER AND MAYOR WEISSMAN TO THE REGIONAL OIL OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE. Page 17 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) o0o Item 36 Agenda Format Subcommittee THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER ARMENTA AND MAYOR WEISSMAN TO THE AGENDA FORMAT SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 37 Culver City Sister City Subcommittee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY AND COUNCILMEMBER SILBIGER TO THE CULVER CITY SISTER CITY SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 38 Joint City Council/Planning Commission Housing Element THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND COUNCILMEMBER SILBIGER TO THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION HOUSING ELEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Redevelopment Agency Only Subcommittees: Item 39 Ad Hoc Washington/National Subcommittee THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT AGENCY MEMBER WEISSMAN AND AGENCY VICE CHAIR MALSIN TO THE AD HOC WASHINGTON/NATIONAL SUBCOMMITTEE. Page 18 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) o0o Item 40 Ad Hoc Hayden Tract Subcommittee THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT AGENCY MEMBER WEISSMAN AND AGENCY VICE CHAIR MALSIN TO THE AD HOC HAYDEN TRACT SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 41 Ad Hoc Sepulveda Subcommittee THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT AGENCY MEMBER WEISSMAN AND AGENCY MEMBER SILBIGER TO THE AD HOC SEPULVEDA SUBCOMMITTEE. o0o Item 42 Ad Hoc West Washington Boulevard Subcommittee THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINT AGENCY MEMBER ARMENTA AND AGENCY VICE CHAIR MALSIN TO THE AD HOC WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD SUBCOMMITTEE. At this time, the following motion was made: MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER O’LEARY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVE ALL APPOINTMENTS MADE UNDER ITEMS 1 THROUGH 42. Page 19 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 o0o Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda (continued) Mayor Weissman invited public participation. The following members of the audience addressed the City Council: Dr. William Hughes reported issues with a neighbor and requested assistance from the City. He submitted supporting documents. Mayor Weissman asked for a report back from staff on the matter. Tony Pappas expressed concern with the rush to revise the property maintenance ordinance and with the enforcement process, and also requested establishment of a formal complaint process for code enforcement officers. o0o Receipt of Correspondence MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE. o0o Items from Staff None. o0o Items from the Agency Items Presented by Member Malsin: • Expressed congratulations and support for Mayor Weissman. o0o Items Presented by Member Armenta: • Congratulated Mayor Weissman and Agency Chair O’Leary. Page 20 of 20 Agency Minutes April 27, 2009 o0o Items Presented by Member O’Leary: • Requested that staff monitor reports posted on the Los Angeles County website relating to the oil fields. Items Presented by Member Silbiger: • Requested staff presence at the Baldwin Hills Community Advisory Committee meetings. o0o Items Presented by Member Weissman: • Commented on a genuine lack transparency required by CSD and on PXP not doing things it is supposed to do but he appreciated the good community representation on the committee. • Commented on the dissent with his nomination and looked forward to working with staff and the community. o0o Adjournment There being no further business, at 8:44 p.m., the Agency adjourned its meeting to a Regular Agency meeting on Monday, May 4, 2009. o0o Alice Prasad SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Redevelopment Agency, California APPROVED Micheál O’Leary CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California SPECIAL MEETING OF THE June 4, 2009 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 7:04 p.m. Present: Micheál O’Leary, Agency Chair D. Scott Malsin, Agency Vice Chair Christopher Armenta, Agency Member Gary Silbiger, Agency Member Andrew Weissman, Agency Member o0o Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance The Invocation was led by Mark Scott, Executive Director and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Peterson. o0o Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk, read a written comment from Sandra Kallander regarding the revised public nuisance ordinance. o0o Public Comment for Items On the Agenda o0o Consent Calendar Item C-1 Special Meeting Notice MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY CHAIR O’LEARY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVE THE SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE. Page 2 of 4 Agency Minutes June 4, 2009 o0o Joint Items Item J-1 Budget Study Session – Fiscal Years 2009-10 & 2010-11 Proposed Budget: Police Department, Fire Department, and Transportation Department Staff provided a summary of the proposed Police Department budget. Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk, read a written comment from Paul Ehrlich. Responding to Member Weissman, Mark Scott, Executive Director, indicated that issues raised by Mr. Ehrlich would be addressed during the detailed discussion of the budget. Member Weissman invited public participation. The following member of the audience addressed the Council: Cary Anderson questioned whether privatization of parking officers would replace or supplement the current program; he asked what the average response time for enforcement of preferential parking was; he questioned the protocol for patrolling No Parking zones; he observed increases in parking citation fees; and he questioned policies for small vehicle infractions. Staff responded that privatizing the parking function had been discussed and a report would be forthcoming; the City’s proposed fee increases are intended to offset the larger share of City parking revenues taken by the County; officers have discretion with citing small vehicle infractions as there is no policy; logs are not kept regarding response time for parking deployment; and clarification was offered regarding different types of parking violations, and the City’s approach to parking enforcement and how officers are deployed. Discussion between staff and the Agency included: the DNA Analyst; recruiting in order to maintain full staffing; status of the department at current staffing levels; equipment replacement and enhancements; the status of the firing range; comparisons with similar cities; red light photo enforcement; stimulus funds that the police department can apply for; grant money; overtime figures; clarification that penalties for traffic citations are set by the state; the use of non-sworn personnel; the importance of maintaining the reputation of Culver City as a safe place; and the Animal Control position. Page 3 of 4 Agency Minutes June 4, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) Fire Department: Fire Chief, Jeff Eastman presented the proposed Fire Department budget for 2009-2010. Discussion between staff and the Agency included: cost recovery for paramedic services; the percentage of EMA calls; the number of paramedics and transport units in the City; safety equipment; businesses identified as needing fire inspections; the importance of regional involvement; Class 1 status; Assembly Bill 1004; multi-family inspections; the number of strike team deployments; the value of money spent for public safety services; lean staffing; comparisons with similar cities; appropriations for ISIS; support from Congresswoman Watson; procedures for the processing of fees; mandated training, online training and grants to fund certain types of training; and decreases in fees collected. Transportation Department: Art Ida, Transportation Director presented the proposed Transportation Department budget for 2009-2010. Agency and staff discussion included: the feasibility of bus advertising; grant funding; matching funds; articulated buses; bus wraps; maintenance; a recent accident; congratulations for recent awards; the lifecycle of a bus; donating retired buses; discounts for students; how many students ride daily; CNG vehicles; reevaluating the replacement schedule; traveler information; formula funding issues; increased rates; the State Transit System fund; increased ridership; tough decisions on lightly-traveled routes; maintaining levels of service; the transit operator workforce; a bus wrap to promote ridership; pre-funding medical retiree benefits; and Public Service Day. Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer, outlined next steps in the process. o0o Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda Public participation was invited by Mayor Weissaman. The following member of the audience addressed the Council: Page 4 of 4 Agency Minutes June 4, 2009 Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda (Continued) Tony Pappas observed that most Fire Department responses were EMT; he sought confirmation that no vote would be taken on the nuisance ordinance at the June 8 meeting; he noted that the current nuisance ordinance was working; and he expressed concern with manufactured nuisances and difficult to understand concepts. Martin Cole, City Clerk/Assistant City Manager, indicated that the nuisance item would be discussed, but not voted upon, until the next meeting on June 8, 2009. o0o Receipt of Correspondence MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY MEMBER O’LEARY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE. o0o Items from Staff None. o0o Items from the Agency None. o0o Adjournment There being no further business, at 10:04 p.m., the Agency adjourned its meeting to an Adjourned Regular meeting on Monday, June 8, 2009. o0o Alice Prasad SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Redevelopment Agency, California APPROVED Micheál O’Leary CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California SPECIAL MEETING OF THE June 11, 2009 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 7:15 p.m. Present: Micheál O’Leary, Agency Chair D. Scott Malsin, Agency Vice Chair Christopher Armenta, Agency Member Gary Silbiger, Agency Member Andrew Weissman, Agency Member o0o Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance The Invocation was led by Mark Scott, Executive Director, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pam Robinson, VMB/Recreation Manager. o0o Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda None. o0o Public Comment for Items On the Agenda o0o Consent Calendar Item C-1 Special Meeting Notice MOVED BY CHAIR O’LEARY, SECONDED BY MEMBER MALSIN, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVE THE SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE. Page 2 of 4 Agency Minutes June 11, 2009 o0o Joint Item Item J-1 Budget Study Session – Fiscal Years 2009-10 & 2010-11 Proposed Budget: Public Works Department, including Refuse and Sewer Divisions, Capital Improvement Projects, and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Public Works Department: Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer presented the proposed budget for the Public Works Department. Damien Skinner, Environmental Programs and Operations Manager, presented the proposed budget for the Refuse and Sewer Divisions. Member Weissman received clarification regarding temporary bin charges. Discussion between staff and the Agency included: costs for the graffiti program; a request for a Regional Transportation Subcommittee meeting; status of meter poles and a City-wide parking meter policy; peak hour parking restrictions on Sepulveda near Jefferson; gradually getting the sewer program fully funded; plans for cleaning up the Creek and other water sources in the City; and downtown trash compacters. Mate Gaspar, Engineering Services Manager presented the proposed budget for the Capital Improvement Projects. Discussion between the Agency and staff included: whether Sherbourne has energy efficient lighting; a new streetlight standard; smart manhole covers; potential fines for a sewer pump breakdown; security at Fire Station #3; hillside stabilization reconstruction; the second phase of the Culver West Park improvements; Sepulveda streetscape improvements; installing monitors on the Council dais; the backlog of preferred maintenance on the streets; a request for Council consensus to evaluate whether to use reserves over 30% to address street and building maintenance; and a request to consider use of reserves on different projects. Parks, Recreation and Community Services: William LaPointe, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services presented the proposed budget for the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. Page 3 of 4 Agency Minutes June 11, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) Discussion between staff and the Agency included: praise for park staff; the aquatics programs; the Senior Center and RSVP volunteers; creation of a non- profit; the PEP Grant program; environmental signage at the parks; status of the skatepark; land for new parks; human relations; future programmatic work; prioritizing programs and the parks; park signage; the Youth Advisory Committee; the Parks Master Plan; the enhanced parks and playground activities; and a cost analysis regarding sports programs. Jeff Muir, Director of Finance, outlined the next steps in the budget process. o0o Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda None. o0o Receipt of Correspondence MOVED BY CHAIR O’LEARY, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE. o0o Items from Staff None. o0o Items from the Agency None. o0o Adjournment There being no further business, at 9:18 p.m., the Agency adjourned its Regular meeting on Monday, June 15, 2009. Page 4 of 4 Agency Minutes June 11, 2009 o0o Alice Prasad SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Redevelopment Agency, California APPROVED Micheál O’Leary CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California REGULAR MEETING OF THE June 15, 2009 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:30 p.m. CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA Call to Order & Roll Call The meeting of the Agency was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Present: Micheál O’Leary, Agency Chair D. Scott Malsin, Agency Vice Chair Christopher Armenta, Agency Member Gary Silbiger, Agency Member Andrew Weissman, Agency Member o0o Closed Session The City Council will immediately adjourn to Closed Session to discuss the following items: CS-1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation – One Item Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) CS-2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Re: 9820 Washington Boulevard Agency Negotiator: Mark Scott, Executive Director; Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director; Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator; and Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel Other Parties Negotiators: Center Theatre Group Under Negotiation: Terms Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 o0o Recess The Agency recessed to Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. o0o Reconvene Page 2 of 10 Agency Minutes June 15, 2009 The Agency reconvened its meeting at 7:04 p.m. with all Members present. o0o Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance The Invocation was led by Mark Scott, Executive Director, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Richard Rownak. o0o Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda Richard Rownak expressed frustration with a letter he received from former Executive Director Jerry Fulwood that contained inaccurate statements and he recounted efforts to get information on parking deferments granted to Culver Ready for Finish Furniture from the City. Rich Waters felt that Mr. Rownak’s issues should have been addressed by now; he noted that the report about the billboard did not include all the information; he expressed concern that things were being done behind closed doors; and he suggested holding Town Hall meetings as he was concerned that the Council had become isolated. Cary Anderson reported that the clean up for Taste of the Nation had gone well and he asked about closed door meetings regarding 9820 Washington Boulevard as he wanted to see a more transparent process. Discussion between staff and the Agency included: procedures for dealing with City-owned properties which are considered on a case-by-case basis; assurances that information can be shared when it is no longer subject to private discussion; clarification that transactions are not approved in closed session and the proposals are generally consistent with zoning; all properties are listed on the City website; a suggestion that the public inquire about properties they are interested in; concern that the public doesn’t get information early enough in the process; and procedures for public speaking. o0o Public Comment for Items On the Agenda Page 3 of 10 Agency Minutes June 15, 2009 o0o Consent Calendar Item C-1 Secretary's Report MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY MEMBER MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE SECRETARY. o0o Item C-2 Cash Disbursements MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY MEMBER MALSIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR MAY 16, 2009 THROUGH MAY 29, 2009. o0o Item C-3 Approval of a Contract with Emerging Creation Productions to Produce a Public Outreach Video Presentation for the Washington National Project Cary Anderson expressed concern with the costs and the time frame noting that it was not clear how many copies would be received or what the length of the video would be. Discussion between staff and the Agency ensued regarding: whether the high school could work on the project; concern with the general nature of the information provided; a request for the amount of hours spent on the project and what product would be received; the need for a professional video; components of the video; other bidders and competitive bidding; time issues involved; Agency dollars programmed for public outreach; previous experience with the company; clarification that an informal bid process was done and the proposal was competitive in the market; and a suggestion that DVDs be made available to the public. Page 4 of 10 Agency Minutes June 15, 2009 Item C-3 (Continued) MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY MEMBER MALSIN, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 1. APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH EMERGING CREATION PRODUCTIONS, INC. TO PRODUCE A VIDEO PRESENTATION AS A PART OF THE PUBLIC OUTREACH RELATED TO THE WASHINGTON NATIONAL PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,000 FROM PROGRAM 55094430.619800, REDEVELOPMENT PUBLIC OUTREACH; 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. o0o Recess The Agency recessed to the City Council meeting at 7:43 p.m. o0o Reconvene The Agency reconvened its meeting at 8:11 p.m. with all Members present. o0o Action Items Item A-1 Consideration of Request from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for Free Parking at the Ince parking Structure Related to the Hollywood Bowl Park & Ride Program Staff provided a summary of the material of record. Agency discussion included: prior location of the Park and Ride Program; fee waivers granted by Agency directive; the number of parking spots; and impact to the structure. Page 5 of 10 Agency Minutes June 15, 2009 Item A-1 (Continued) MOVED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: APPROVE A FULL WAIVER OF PARKING FEES FOR THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL PARK & RIDE PROGRAM FOR THE SUMMER CONCERT SEASON BETWEEN JUNE 19 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. o0o Item A-2 Approval of the Format and Release of a Request for Proposals for the Culver City Music Festival Producer Position Staff provided a summary of the material of record. Dr. Luther Henderson expressed support for the staff recommendation; he expressed appreciation for including the Cultural Affairs Commission in the process; and asked that the RFP be sent out. Discussion between staff and the Agency included: appreciation for the work of the Cultural Affairs Commission and the intent that they have a large role in the process; clarification that the festival would remain at the City Hall Courtyard for the next several years and support for having Mr. Mandell continue as producer; whether yearly RFPs are necessary and concern with staff time required; waiting to do an RFP until the venue is changed; clarification that the question of the producer is not on the agenda; the fact that staff would return in the fall with a new contract and a review of the summer festival; ensuring that production elements are part of the discussion; whether to approve the revised RFP for future use; and clarification that elements of the revised RFP are already in Mr. Mandell’s contract. MOVED BY MEMBER SILBIGER, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TABLE THE RFP FOR THE CULVER CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL UNTIL THE LOCATION OF THE CONCERT CHANGES; AND OPPOSE THE RELEASE OF THE RFP AT THIS TIME. Page 6 of 10 Agency Minutes June 15, 2009 o0o Item A-3 Approval of a Settlement Agreement with 4043 Irving Place Investors, LLC in the Amount of $577,400 to Reduce the Height and Massing of the Proposed Project at 4043 Irving Place Member Weissman recused himself and left the dais. Chair O’Leary invited public participation. The following members of the audience addressed the Agency: Cary Anderson cited issues with trash in the parking lot; he noted that signage and pots should be removed; he proposed that area be cleaned and trash cans be placed at the corners of the property; he questioned where people were going to park when construction began and who would pay to mitigate the parking issues; he suggested that construction parking be onsite or immediately adjacent as he felt on-street parking should not be used; he suggested that the developer mitigate issues; and he expressed concern with changes to the deal in closed session. Meghan Wells spoke regarding the 4043 project noting that none of the residents wanted to go through that type of process again. She wanted to see the General Plan revised; expressed support for Town Hall meetings; asked that early public involvement become a policy; and she reported that the Neighborhood Action Network had been created to address issues in the future and avoid appeals. Agency discussion included: lessons learned in the process; promises made regarding what the project would look like; clarification that the City has approved entitlements; the process as a model for the democratic process; and community benefits. MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA THAT THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 1. APPROVE THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS BY AND BETWEEN METRO REAL ESTATE AND THE AGENCY; AND, 2. AUTHORIZE THE AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND, Page 7 of 10 Agency Minutes June 15, 2009 Item A-3 (Continued) 3. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE AGENCY; AND, 4. AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF $577,400 FROM FUND 550. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Armenta, Malsin, O’Leary and Weissman NOES: Silbiger Chair O’Leary thanked Mr. Gonzalez for leaving the parking lot open and he suggested posting signage to direct people to the next closest public parking once the lot is closed. Member Weissman returned to the dais. o0o Joint Items Item J-1 Budget Study Session – Fiscal Years 2009-10 & 2010-11 Proposed Budget: Community Development Department, Redevelopment Agency, Revenue Options, and Wrap-up Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director, provided a summary of the proposed Community Development budget and the Redevelopment Agency budget. Discussion between the Agency and staff included: the Art Gallery Retrofit Program and business licenses; multi-family use guidelines; the homeless program; enforcement services; historic preservation; the amount spent on culture; low income housing and assistance programs; the green building ordinance; Washington/National and urban planning issues; sources of revenue; problems with commercial abutting residential and a suggestion for separate guidelines; illegal dumping and storage in the right of way; bulky item disposal; concerts in other areas of the City; moving the Farmers Market; and scheduling a subcommittee meeting. Chair O’Leary invited public comment: Page 8 of 10 Agency Minutes June 15, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) The following members of the audience addressed the Agency: Cary Anderson discussed: dumping issues and bulky item pick up; homeless services; Gateway neighborhood boundaries; making budget information available for download; and moving the concert locations. Meghan Wells appreciated putting public notification in writing and she discussed: making streets more walkable and bikeable; the General Plan; design guidelines for neighborhoods; and changing the zoning for transitional properties. Additional discussion between staff and the Agency ensued on recycling of building materials and the Agency agreed to refer the matter to the sustainability subcommittee. Jeff Muir, Director of Finance, provided a summary of the material of record regarding revenue options and wrap up. Discussion between staff and the Agency included: the timeline for putting something on the ballot for the April election; a parking tax; different types of assessment districts; the Transient Occupancy Tax; a suggestion to poll residents regarding potential sales taxes; skepticism about the possibility of revenue enhancing their way of out the budget deficit; the current economic climate; the proposed budget; additional one-time funding dollars; revenue raising mechanisms subject to a vote of the people; support for funding specific mechanisms rather than sales tax; public/private partnerships and financial districts; General Obligation Bonds; revenue sources vs. the cost of providing services; concern with raising the sales tax to 10%; adding a sunset provision to the sales tax; comparisons with other cities; the school district and the parcel tax; the operational deficit; and the need for cuts. Jeff Muir, Director of Finance, described the next steps in the budget process. o0o Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda None. Page 9 of 10 Agency Minutes June 15, 2009 o0o Receipt of Correspondence MOVED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY CHAIR O’LEARY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE. o0o Items from Staff None. o0o Items from the Agency Items from Chair O’Leary • Announced that former Executive Director Fulwood’s mother had passed away and asked that the meeting be adjourned in her memory MOVED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE AGENCY ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF MARGARET FULWOOD, MOTHER OF FORMER CITY MANAGER, JERRY FULWOOD. • Asked for consensus to support AB12 to increase funding to provide support for foster children from 18-21 Carol Schwab, City Attorney, questioned whether the item was part of their legislative agenda and staff agreed to investigate. • Announced The Art of Affordable Housing at The Ivy Substation on June 17 th . • Announced the 15 th Annual Culver City Music Festival, Thursday evenings, from July 9 through September 3, 2009. • Announced that Performing Arts Grant recipients The Rogue Artists Ensemble would present The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone at The Ivy Substation on June 20-21, 2009. Page 10 of 10 Agency Minutes June 15, 2009 Items from Chair O’Leary (Continued) • Announced that The Culver City High School Class of 2009 would be holding Community Scholarship Awards Night on June 16 at Robert Frost Auditorium. Items from Member Silbiger • Thanked Carol Schwab for the excellent public notification regarding the smoking item. • Questioned whether there would be a meeting on the fifth Monday of the month. A discussion ensued between staff and the Agency with consensus to go dark on June 29. o0o Adjournment There being no further business, at 11:28 p.m., the Agency adjourned its meeting in memory of Margaret Fulwood, mother of former City Manager, Jerry Fulwood to Monday, June 22, 2009. o0o Alice Prasad SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Redevelopment Agency, California APPROVED Micheál O’Leary CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE June 22, 2009 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 7:42 p.m. Present: Micheál O’Leary, Agency Chair D. Scott Malsin, Agency Vice Chair Christopher Armenta, Agency Member Gary Silbiger, Agency Member Andrew Weissman, Agency Member o0o Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were covered under the City Council meeting. o0o Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda Tony Pappas asserted that Chair O’Leary had not allowed sufficient time for public comment at the previous meeting; he questioned the deletion of words that substantially affect the public nuisance ordinance; and asked whether codes from comparable cities had been received yet. o0o Recess The Redevelopment Agency recessed to the City Council meeting at 7:46 p.m. o0o Reconvene The Redevelopment Agency reconvened its meeting at 9:22 p.m. with all Members present. Page 2 of 4 Agency Minutes June 22, 2009 o0o Public Comment for Items On the Agenda o0o Consent Calendar Item C-1 Secretary's Report MOVED BY MEMBER, SECONDED BY MEMBER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE SECRETARY. o0o Joint Public Hearing Item JPH-1 Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Fiscal 2009-2010 City Budget and Redevelopment Agency Budget Staff provided a summary of the material of record. MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY CHAIR O’LEARY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. No speakers came forward. MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY MEMBER MALSIN, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION. MOVED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY MEMBER MALSIN, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Discussion between staff and the Agency included: thanks to staff for their hard work on the budget; obligations regarding promised retiree medical benefits; a suggestion to examine the budget through the year, come up with suggestions, and involve the public; and community input. Item JPH-1 Page 3 of 4 Agency Minutes June 22, 2009 Item JPH-1 (Continued) MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY CHAIR O’LEARY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET. o0o Recess The Redevelopment Agency recessed to the City Council meeting at 9:30 p.m. o0o Reconvene The Redevelopment Agency reconvened its meeting at 11:05 p.m. with all Members present. o0o Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda Cary Anderson received clarification that Member Malsin had created the DBA website about five years ago and that Member Weissman is the former head of the DBA. He reported recently completing AB1234 training and expressed concern with conflicts of interest. o0o Receipt of Correspondence MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE. o0o Items from Staff Martin Cole, City Clerk/Assistant City Manager, reminded the Agency to adjourn to July 6, 2009. Page 4 of 4 Agency Minutes June 22, 2009 o0o Items from the Agency Items from Chair O’Leary • Asked for follow-up information on South Coast Air Quality Management District solar panel grants for religious organizations Items from Member Silbiger • Wished everyone Happy Fathers’ Day • Reported on a community meeting held by Karen Bass with budget presentations • Reported attending the swearing in ceremony for state Senator Curren Price and he suggested inviting the new senator to a Council meeting Items from Member Weissman • Asked staff to respond to a letter he received from Beatty Challette o0o Adjournment There being no further business, at 11:14 p.m., the Agency adjourned its meeting to a Regular Meeting on Monday, July 6, 2009. o0o Alice Prasad SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Redevelopment Agency, California APPROVED Micheál O’Leary CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California REGULAR MEETING OF THE July 6, 2009 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 6:30 p.m. CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA Call to Order & Roll Call The meeting of the Agency was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Micheál O’Leary, Agency Chair D. Scott Malsin, Agency Vice Chair Christopher Armenta, Agency Member Gary Silbiger, Agency Member Andrew Weissman, Agency Member o0o Closed Session The City Council will immediately adjourn to Closed Session to discuss the following item: CS-1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Re: 9400 Culver Boulevard Agency Negotiator: Mark Scott, Executive Director, Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director and Murray Kane, Agency General Counsel Other Parties Negotiators: Century Wilshire Inc. for the Culver Hotel 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 o0o Recess The Agency recessed to Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. o0o Reconvene The Agency reconvened its meeting at 7:13 p.m. with all Members present. Page 2 of 8 Agency Minutes July 6, 2009 o0o Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance The Invocation was led by Mark Scott, Executive Director, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Laura Stewart. o0o Public Comment for Items NOT On the Agenda Laura Stewart announced Fiesta La Ballona from August 28–30, 2009. James McDimas invited everyone to the downtown art walk the second Thursday of each month, and he reported that his art had been included in the Los Angeles Times Hot List. Martin Cole, City Clerk/Assistant City Manager, read a written comment from Fran Longmeyer. Tony Pappas expressed concern with Councilmembers failing to clarify items for the public; he discussed statements about documents that are not disclosable and requested a description of such documents; he asked for documents that discuss changes to the keeping of trash cans; and he requested all documents pertaining to any outside attorneys used for the new ordinance. o0o Public Comment for Items On the Agenda o0o Consent Calendar Item C-1 Secretary's Report MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE SECRETARY. Page 3 of 8 Agency Minutes July 6, 2009 o0o Item C-2 Meeting Minutes MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA. AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR MAY 4, 2009; MAY 11, 2009, MAY 18, 2009 AND JUNE 1, 2009. o0o Item C-3 Cash Disbursements MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVE CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR MAY 30, 2009 THRU JUNE 12, 2009. o0o Joint Item Item J-1 Approval of a Three Party Professional Services Agreement with Regency Fire Protection, Inc. for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water- based Fire Protection Systems in City and Agency Buildings Staff provided a summary of the material of record. Chair O’Leary invited public participation. The following speaker addressed the Agency: Paul Ehrlich discussed testing; he felt that the City should aim toward the national standard for safety practices; and he asserted that the pumper re-test was vague. Member Weissman received clarification regarding the contractor and testing. Page 4 of 8 Agency Minutes July 6, 2009 Item J-1 (Continued) MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN, SECONDED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 1. APPROVE A THREE PARTY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH REGENCY FIRE PREVENTION, INC. FOR INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,280, FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD; AND, 2. AUTHORIZE AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND, 3. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE AGENCY. o0o Item J-2 Comments from the City Manager/Executive Director related to the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Budgets for the City and the Redevelopment Agency Mark Scott, Executive Director, provided a summary of the material of record. Discussion between the Agency and staff included: support for the prioritization in the budget; a request for a timeline counting back from the election date so the Agency is aware of the last day to put something on the ballot; appreciation for the transparency of the process; a suggestion to provide an overview at the workshops; and the balancing act required to make the City functional and livable. Martin Cole, City Clerk/Assistant City Manager, reported that the last date to adopt resolutions for the April 13, 2010 election is December 7, 2009. The Agency and staff discussed scheduling a meeting for the last Tuesday in August. o0o ACTION ITEMS Item A-1 Approval of Agency Reimbursement to the City of Permit Fees for Valet Services Pilot Program in Downtown Page 5 of 8 Agency Minutes July 6, 2009 Item A-1 (Continued) Staff provided a summary of the material of record. Discussion between the Agency and staff included: clarification that the Downtown Business Association (DBA) runs their own assessments with the blessing of the Agency; the Business Improvement District (BID); different sources of revenue for the DBA; agreement that the valet program can be funded in any manner the DBA sees fit as long as payments are made in a timely fashion; confirmation that the BID does not pay for any services provided by the City; an assertion that the program should become self-sustaining; a suggestion that the DBA reimburse the BID; and a suggestion that the Agency reimburse the City. Member Malsin moved to adopt the staff recommendation. Member Weissman indicated that he would not be able to vote on the matter as a member of the BID but he felt it important that the DBA understand that they have to pay the City for the valet associated costs. Carol Schwab, City Attorney, did not feel there would be a problem with Member Weissman voting if the Agency votes on the staff recommendations separately as the item for consideration is whether the Agency should reimburse the City, not how the DBA pays for the program. Member Weissman seconded Member Malsin’s motion. Additional discussion between staff and the Agency included: whether the DBA or the BID is responsible for paying for the program; the BID mechanism as a way to provide oversight by the Agency; the agreement for the original pilot program; concern with the process and setting a precedent; clarification that supporting the valet program is not the same as changing the rules and having the Agency pay for the program; concern with changing the rules mid-stream; concern with supporting this while many other worthy causes do not receive support; an assertion that the costs are the responsibility of the businesses; clarification that BID members pay to support their activities and the money that would be allocated by the Agency is raised from assessments on commercial properties and is specified for use on economic development purposes; costs if the City started their own valet service; clarification on the difference between this request and others; and the importance of parking convenience to businesses. Page 6 of 8 Agency Minutes July 6, 2009 Item A-1 (Continued) MOVED BY MEMBER MALSIN AND SECONDED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN THAT THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 1A. (STAFF RECOMMENDATION) APPROVE RETROACTIVE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY FOR THE FEES FOR THE DOWNTOWN PILOT VALET PARKING PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,480 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 27, 2008 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009 FROM ACCOUNT NO. 55090200.520400 “BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES”; AND 2A. (STAFF RECOMMENDATION) APPROVE PROSPECTIVE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY FOR THE FEES FOR THE DOWNTOWN VALET PARKING PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,740 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009, FROM ACCOUNT NO. 55090200.520400 “BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES.” The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Armenta, Malsin, O’Leary and Weissman NOES: Silbiger o0o Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda None. o0o Receipt of Correspondence MOVED BY MEMBER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY MEMBER ARMENTA, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE. o0o Items from Staff Martin Cole, City Clerk/Assistant City Manager, asked that the meeting be adjourned to July 13, 2009. Page 7 of 8 Agency Minutes July 6, 2009 o0o Items from the Agency Items from Member Weissman • Reminded everyone that the free summer concert series begins on Thursday in the City Hall courtyard Items from Member Malsin • Complimented staff on the well attended July 4 fireworks event noting less fireworks going off in neighborhoods due to the zero tolerance policy of the police department • Cited two privately owned, overgrown lots on the west side of town and the importance of updating property maintenance standards Items from Member Silbiger • Announced the First International Sister City meeting from July 29 to August 1 in Belfast • Discussed a new Clean Cars Law to reduce greenhouse emissions from new cars and trucks • Asked how a new law that went into effect on July 1, 2009 requiring chain restaurants to provide brochures with nutritional locations at the point of purchase would be enforced and suggested including information about that on the City website Carol Schwab, City Attorney, agreed to investigate the matter and indicated that information could be put on the City website but noted that it was a state issue. • Distributed information regarding the Coalition for Local Oversight of Utility Technologies and received consensus to agendize a discussion of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and possible health issues related to cell towers Carol Schwab, City Attorney, received clarification that the County Board of Supervisors had voted to ask the Federal government to review their policies. Page 8 of 8 Agency Minutes July 6, 2009 Items from Chair O’Leary • Received clarification regarding a Farmers Market memo indicating the potential to relocate the market • Reported on a meeting of the Baldwin Hills Conservancy, received consensus to discuss acquisition of the site for the school in Blair Hills, and requested that a City representative attend the upcoming meeting • Announced the Culver City Music Festival every Thursday night through September 3 in the City Hall Courtyard o0o Adjournment There being no further business, at 8:43 p.m., the Agency adjourned its meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Monday, July 13, 2009. o0o Alice Prasad SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Redevelopment Agency, California APPROVED Micheál O’Leary CHAIRPERSON of the Redevelopment Agency, City of Culver City, California