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City Council Meeting Agenda

2026-04-27 · agenda-only view · official agenda ↗ · watch on YouTube ↗

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Public comment (general) from video ▶ 38:24

~23 speakers (counted from clerk hand-offs)

Opposition to 'Better Overland' / Seulva bike lane projects — removing parking harms businesses, families, and the broader community 12 speakers

“minute. I'm here again respectfully opposing the decision to narrow parts of Overland so that obstacles and bicycles can take the places where the community parks. Our families will be affected.” ▶ 1:02:04

“decide on a city-wide ballot. I urge you to defer any future work on this boondoggle until you allow the general the general electorate whom you were elected to represent to decide. It's” ▶ 1:14:26

Disabled people, seniors, and caregivers will lose street access without parking 6 speakers

“relatives to help us. Then please have compassion for us. We needed need sympathy because look like somebody tried to destroy us and this is very very bad” ▶ 54:05

“point B. Not everybody can ride a bike. I can, but not everybody can. Some people have kids that they have to take place. Some people have uh disabled” ▶ 56:44

Council members have conflicts of interest due to ties with Streets for All and bike advocacy groups 3 speakers

“Councilman Fish needs to recuse himself. We'd like you to stop talking about the matter of better overland, everything to” ▶ 47:30

“and cycling. The three of you who have gotten money from Streets of All are completely biased. But more importantly,” ▶ 1:01:21

Housing density concerns — SB79 gap and proposed 40-unit development on Lafayette/Bradock 3 speakers

“attention is that the law goes into effect July 1st, but the city doesn't intend to have an alternative plan for a year or so after. During this period,” ▶ 52:20

“putting a 40 unit apartment building on the corner of Lafayette and Bradock is not necessary um for that many units. I sent a letter” ▶ 45:01

Sidewalks are in dangerous disrepair and should be prioritized over bike infrastructure 4 speakers

“Focus on them. There the sidewalks in Culver City are a disgrace, to be honest. Thank you.” ▶ 1:17:50

“not broken, don't fix it. Save this. Fix the sidewalk so we don't trip again. Save Overland.” ▶ 1:02:58

Support for street safety improvements and bike-friendly design (Vision Zero) 3 speakers

“our streets have not kept pace. Our streets are stuck in the 1970s. To achieve vision zero, we need better design. Not just better vehicle design,” ▶ 51:19

“can't get a hug from a car. Um, Culver City is a modern city doing modern things and we don't want to be stuck in the past. We want to keep with the rest” ▶ 55:40

Homelessness — city should track unhoused residents and monitor where they are coming from 1 speakers

“comment. I would like the city to perform its own internal homeless count if they haven't already as well as implement a system somehow that will track the unhoused neighbors coming in” ▶ 49:00

“systems. I'm concerned about an increase in folks on the streets from other areas, especially with the elections, World Cuts, uh, World Cup, and cuts in budgets and having the Cobra City um,” ▶ 49:22

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Agenda items & public comment

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[26-789] CC - Conference with Labor Negotiators City designated representatives: Dana Anderson, Chief Human Resources Officer; Stephen Agostini, Chief Financial Officer Unrepresented employee: City Manager Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 other not discussed on camera

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[26-805] CC - Conference with Labor Negotiators City designated representatives: Odis Jones, City Manager; Dana Anderson, Chief Human Resources Officer; Stephen Agostini, Chief Financial Officer Employee Organizations: Culver City Employees Association; Culver City Management Group; Culver City Police Officers Association; Culver City Police Management Group; Culver City Firefighters Association; Culver City Fire Management Group Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 other not discussed on camera

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[26-790] CC - Presentation of a Commendation to the Friends of the Culver City Dog Park in Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of "The Boneyard" Dog Park. presentation ▶ 7:17 · 7 min

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[26-784] CC - Presentation of a Proclamation Designating May 2026 as Small Business Month in Culver City. proclamation ▶ 14:18 · 4 min

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[26-759] CC - Presentation of a Proclamation Designating May 2026 as National Bike Month in Culver City. proclamation ▶ 17:58 · 7 min

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[26-797] CC - Update Related to the Budget Discussion Agenda Items A-1 and A-2 at the April 27, 2026 City Council Meeting. budget ▶ 32:32 · 2 min

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[26-793] CC - Presentation to the City Council by Los Angeles County's Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) Regarding May is CalFresh Awareness Month. presentation ▶ 34:18 · 4 min

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[26-791] CC:HA:SA - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of Cash Disbursements for April 4, 2026 to April 17, 2026. other consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-792] CC:HA:SA:PA - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on April 13, 2026. minutes consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-635] CC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the Period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031. resolution consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-676] CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Authorization of a Task Order in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $135,694 with RTI Consulting, Inc. for Engineering Design and Construction Management Services for the Replacement of the Roof and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System at the Teen Center, Pursuant to the City’s On-Call Agreement with RTI Consulting, Inc.; and (2) Authorization to the Public Works Director/City Engineer to Approve Amendments to the Task Order in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $30,000 to Cover Contingency Costs. contract consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-685] CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Approval of Purchase Orders With ePlus Technology Inc.,, Dell, Lenovo, Super Micro or through one of the approved resellersand SHI International Corp. in a Combined Amount Not-To-Exceed $800,000 for Procurement and Implementation of a Modern, Fully Supported Enterprise Data Center Hardware and Software to Replace Aging and Unsupported Infrastructure Supporting the Transportation Department and Citywide Systems; and (2) Waiver Of Competitive Bidding Requirements for the Procurement of the Server Equipment Pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.075.F.3. contract consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-706] CC - CONSENT ITEM: Authorization for the City to Apply for a Grant Opportunity through Lowe’s Companies, Inc. for Up to $300,000 to Install a Community Garden at Veteran’s Memorial Park. grant consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-713] CC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Initiating Proceedings to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for the West Washington Benefit Assessment District No. 1 and Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer’s Report Thereon for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. resolution consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-714] CC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Initiating Proceedings to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for the West Washington Benefit Assessment District No. 2 and Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer’s Report Thereon for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. resolution consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-716] CC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Initiating Proceedings to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for the West Washington Benefit Assessment District No. 3 and Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer’s Report Thereon for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. resolution consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-728] CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for the Sidewalk, Curb Ramp and Driveway Approach Project, PZ-428. other consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-737] CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Approval of a General Services Agreement with Discount Installation Services in the Amount of $93,004 for the Transportation Department Exterior Pedestrian Door Replacement Project; and (2) Authorization to the Chief Transportation Officer to Approve Amendments to the Agreement in an Additional Amount Not-to-Exceed $18,600 to Cover Contingency Costs. contract consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-738] CC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution (1) Approving the Engineer’s Report for Higuera Street Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District; (2) Declaring the Intention to Order the Levy of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and (3) Setting the Date, Time, and Place of the Public Hearing. resolution consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-739] CC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution (1) Approving the Engineer’s Report for Landscape Maintenance District Number 1; (2) Declaring the Intention to Order the Levy of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and (3) Setting the Date, Time, and Place for the Public Hearing. resolution consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-740] CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Adoption of a Resolution to Accelerate the Decarbonization of Industrial Boilers and Polluting Equipment to Improve Air Quality and Public Health in Culver City and Urge the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to Amend Rules 1146 and 1146.1; and (2) Direction to Distribute the Resolution to SCAQMD and the Sierra Club. resolution consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-741] CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of an Application for $19,070.00 in Grant Funds through the FY 2025 US Department of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Solicitation to Partially Fund Purchase of 3D Laser Scanner for Documentation of Traffic Collisions and Forensic Crime Scenes. grant consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-745] CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of Additional Temporary Subsidies on Film Permit Application Fees to Incentivize Production Activity in Culver City. other consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-760] CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Authorization of a Six-Year Renewal of Enterprise Agreement with Accela Inc. for Culver City’s Permitting System Not-to-Exceed the Amount of $1,166,079.30 During the Term of the Agreement; and (2) Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Amendment(s) to the Agreement in an Additional Amount of 10% Per Year for the Term of the Agreement for Unanticipated Costs. contract consent ▶ 1:24:35

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[26-787] CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Presentation of the Strategic Planning Retreat Summary from Gorman Partners, LLC; and (2) Ratification of the City Council 2026 Strategic Priorities and Key Indicators. presentation ▶ 1:24:53 · 29 min

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[26-788] CC:PFA - ACTION ITEM: (1) Culver City Public Finance Authority Board Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Board of Directors; Establishing Dates, Time and Place of its Regular Meetings; and Adopting a Conflict of Interest Code; (2) Culver City Public Finance Authority Board and City Council Consideration of the Uses for the Bond Proceeds Resulting from Bond Issuance Which may Be Issued for an Amount Not to Exceed $48,000,000, of Which the City Manager is Recommending a Total of $39,420,000 (Net Proceeds of $36,900,000) be Issued; (3) City Council Direction to the City Manager to Incorporate These Bond Proceed Uses in the Proposed Culver City Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget; and (4) Other Direction to the City Manager/Executive Director as Deemed Appropriate. resolution ▶ 1:53:45 · 78 min

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[26-744] CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Approval of a Collaboration with the Afro Village + Bahati House Sports Lab relative to the World Cup Screening in Downtown Culver City on July 19, 2026; (2) Update on the City’s 2028 Olympics Planning Efforts; and (3) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate. agreement ▶ 3:11:46 · 30 min

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[26-782] CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion and Reconsideration of the Composition of the Ad Hoc Minimum Wage Subcommittee; (2) Discussion and Reconsideration of the Composition of the Ad Hoc Interactive Digital Kiosk Program Subcommittee, and Related Direction Regarding the Process for Consideration of the Digital Kiosk Siting Plan; (3) If Desired, Dissolve or Change the Composition of the Subcommittees; and/or (4) Other Direction to the City Clerk as Deemed Appropriate. resolution ▶ 3:42:14 · 37 min

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[26-746] CC - ACTION ITEM: Discussion and Direction Regarding Transitioning the Standing City Council Police Subcommittee to a Standing City Council Public Safety Subcommittee and the discontinuation of the General Plan Subcommittee. resolution ▶ 4:18:55 · 19 min

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[26-613] CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion and, if Desired, Recommendation of a City Council Position on SB 747 (Wiener) Civil Rights: Deprivation of Federal Constitutional Rights, Privileges, and Immunities; and (2) Direction to Distribute the City’s Position Letter to State Legislators. resolution ▶ 4:37:30 · 4 min

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[26-636] CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion and, if Desired, Recommendation of a City Council Position on AB 1537 (Bryan) Peace Officers: Secondary Employment. (Introduced - 1/5/2026) ; and (2) Direction to Distribute the City’s Position Letter to State Legislators. resolution ▶ 4:41:08 · 26 min

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