Redevelopment Agency Board

Agenda

1. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
2. STUDY SESSION - 8:00 A.M. (City Council Lounge)
3. REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 A.M.
4. ROLL CALL
5. FLAG SALUTE
6. PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
9. PRESENTATION: U. S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL DESIGN COMPETITION - WINNING TEAM'S PROPOSAL
10. CONSENT CALENDAR (1-2)
11. 1. Recommendation to approve the Minutes for the regular meeting of the City of Long Beach Redevelopment Agency Board held on May 16, 2011.
    RDA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Boardmember Heggeness, seconded by Boardmember Thomas, to approve the recommendation to approve the Minutes of May 16, 2011 with an addendum to include the announcement of the passing of Chair William "Bill" Baker on May 15, 2011 at the age of 85. The meeting was dedicated to the memory of Chair Baker. The motion carried by the following vote:

12. 2. Recommendation to approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute an amendment to the contract with Rutan & Tucker, LLP, for legal services in connection with redevelopment activities related to all project areas. (All Project Areas - Citywide)
    RDA-Contract
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Boardmember Thomas, seconded by Boardmember Heggeness, to approve the recommendation with an amendment to the staff report. The motion carried by the following vote:

13. REGULAR AGENDA (3-7)
14. 3. Recommendation to approve and authorize the Executive Director to amend the Grant Agreement with MID Pine Avenue, LLC, to require a Schedule of Performance. (Downtown - District 1)
    RDA-Contract
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Boardmember Cross, seconded by Boardmember Heggeness, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

15. 4. Recommendation to approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute a contract with Martinez Architects, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for architectural design services related to the McBride Park Improvement Project. (Central - District 6)
    RDA-Contract
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Boardmember Thomas, seconded by Boardmember Strickland, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

16. 5. Recommendation to approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively with City Ventures, LLC, for the development of the Broadway and Elm Avenue project. (Downtown - District 2)
    RDA-Contract
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Boardmember Cross, seconded by Boardmember Thomas, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

17. 6. Recommendation to approve and authorize the Executive Director to administer and execute all necessary documents to accept and expend the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority grant funds for the South Waterfront Bike Path Gap Closure. (North - District 2)
    RDA-Contract
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Boardmember Strickland, seconded by Boardmember Heggeness, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

18. 7. Recommendation to approve and authorize the Executive Director to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with Long Beach Transit for streetscape improvements on the First Street Transit Mall between Pine and Pacific Avenues in an amount not to exceed $925,000. (Downtown Project Area - District 1)
    RDA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Boardmember Thomas, seconded by Boardmember Heggeness, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

19. COMMENTS FROM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS
20. ADJOURNMENT
21. STUDY SESSION - (City Council Chamber - Approximately 1 1/2 Hours)
22. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: JUNE 20, 2011 - 9:00 A.M.
23. I, Thelinjoris Roberts, certify that the agenda was posted on June 1, 2011, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Signature: __________________________________ Date: ___________________
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