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City Council Meeting Agenda

2026-03-09 · agenda-only view · official agenda ↗ · watch on YouTube ↗

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5:07:23

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Public comment (general) from video ▶ 1:05:54

~23 speakers (counted from clerk hand-offs)

Opposition to proposed In-N-Out Burger near Blanco Park and Elsinore Elementary, citing traffic safety, air quality, and neighborhood character 3 speakers

“Secondly, I am very concerned about the invasion of fast food in our city and what that says about us and our values.” ▶ 1:09:00

“neighborhood community at large. Studies collected by the University of Utah have demonstrated that idling cars, specifically in uh drive-throughs compound local PM2.5 and PM10 emissions.” ▶ 1:30:48

Opposition to Overland Avenue bike/bus lane project and removal of street parking, citing traffic congestion, resident burden, and incomplete study data 9 speakers

“website, about 78% of re residents commute by driving, while only 3% commute by bicycle. That means policies” ▶ 1:17:38

“The coral project was a nightmare and it still is. The overland will be even worse. What takes me seven to 10 minutes” ▶ 1:25:38

Fiscal responsibility concerns — city spending on contested infrastructure projects amid a stated budget deficit 4 speakers

“have you here. Um I'm a little concerned about fiscal um sobriety of the council. There seems to be a substantial amount of of spending and I think you're getting out on your skis. Um first off, there's this” ▶ 1:15:41

“structural deficit, and spending more money on projects that is not supported by 98% of the residents is not very well thought out. Rather than spending 1.4” ▶ 1:58:20

Conflict of interest allegations against Vice Mayor Fish over his county transit employment and votes on bike/bus lane projects 2 speakers

“paid. How is it okay for Bubba Fish to be on the bike lane committee and then also working for the county and then being able to vote on that here in our city when he's already working for those” ▶ 1:20:01

“Vice Mayor Fish needs to recuse himself from anything that has to do with transit and transportation whether it's” ▶ 1:28:35

Demands for transparent data, environmental studies, and genuine broad community outreach before planning changes are approved 4 speakers

“Residents deserve transparency. You cannot claim the lanes that were essential in 2017 to approve development and manage congestion and now say they are unnecessary without presenting the evidence. The buildings that are on that” ▶ 1:11:14

“there. You only had data from Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday is part of the week and the busiest time on these thorough affairs. Why was this data not included in your study? What are you hiding is” ▶ 1:32:28

Concern about rising hostility and incivility directed at officials and attendees at community planning meetings 1 speakers

“me. Um, there's been an increased level of anger towards our public officials that host these meetings, and it concerns me since I've noticed it rising recently. Um, I've known these” ▶ 1:37:57

“I personally, as a resident of 27 years in Culver City, um, what I saw there was concerning to me. Um, there's been an increased” ▶ 1:37:47

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Agenda items & public comment

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[26-609] CC: Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Re: Significant Exposure to Litigation (1 item) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) other not discussed on camera

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[26-623] CC: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Re: City of Culver City, etc. v. United States Department of Transportation…Federal Aviation Administration, et al. Case No. 24-2477 (consolidated with Case No. 24-503) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) other not discussed on camera

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[26-619] CC - A Proclamation Designating March as Women’s History Month 2026. proclamation ▶ 23:26 · 7 min

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[26-620] CC: Update on Homelessness Emergency Including Project Homekey, Safe Camping, and Other Housing Programs (This update is made pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 8630(c) requiring a periodic review of the local emergency). report ▶ 43:30 · 22 min

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[26-618] CC:HA:SA - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of Cash Disbursements for February 14, 2026 to February 27, 2026. other consent ▶ 2:16:50

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[26-617] CC:HA:SA:PA - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on February 14, 2026 and Regular City Council Meeting Held on February 23, 2026. minutes consent ▶ 2:16:50

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[26-296] CC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Records Retention Schedule for the City of Culver City, Authorizing Destruction of Certain City Records in Accordance with the Amended Retention Schedule, and Rescinding Resolution No. 2024-R063. resolution consent ▶ 2:16:50

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[26-358] CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of an Agreement with Madison AI for Artificial Intelligence Solution Package including Administration + Governance, Community Development, Procurement & Contracts, and Public Records Request - Management & Fulfillment for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $65,000. agreement ▶ 2:04:03 · 7 min

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[26-531] CC:PA - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Agreement with Walker Consultants to Conduct a Parking Fee Study related to the City’s On-Street Meters in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $47,500 as Allocated in the Revised Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. agreement consent ▶ 2:16:50

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[26-558] CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Award of a Construction Contract to American Civil Constructors West Coast LLC as the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, in the Amount of $634,000 for the Overland High Friction Surface Treatment Project, PS027; (2) Authorization to the Public Works Director/City Engineer to Approve Change Orders to the Contract in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $95,100 (15%) to Cover Contingency Costs; and (3) FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT: Approval of a Related Budget Amendment to Accept an Additional $109,236 in Grant Funds and Allocate them to CIP Project PS027. contract consent ▶ 2:16:50

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[26-559] CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for the Development of the Complete Streets Implementation Procedures and Update to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan in an Amount not to Exceed $565,559; and (2) Authorization to the Public Works Director/City Engineer to Approve Amendments to the Agreement in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $73,441 (13%) for Contingency Costs. agreement consent ▶ 2:17:52

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[26-562] CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Award of an In-Kind Off-Cycle Special Event Grant in the Amount of $1,000 to Artificial Intelligence Los Angeles (AI LA) for their AI On The Lot Event and Designate the Event as City Sponsored. grant consent ▶ 2:16:50

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[26-568] CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Authorization of a Task Order for Traffic Engineering Services for the Development of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for Phase 2 of the Better Overland Project in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $693,324 Pursuant to the Terms of the City’s On-Call Professional Services Agreement with with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; and (2) Authorization to the Public Works Director/City Engineer to Approve Amendments to the Task Order in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $69,333 (10%) for Contingency Costs. contract consent ▶ 2:17:52

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[26-571] CC - CONSENT ITEM: Receipt and Filing of Measure CC and Measure C Sales Tax Status Reports (FY 2025-2026, First Quarter) and Real Property Transfer Tax Status Report (FY 2025-2026, Second Quarter), as Approved by the Finance Advisory Committee. report consent ▶ 2:16:50

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[26-584] CC - CONSENT ITEM: Authorization of Free Fare Days for Culver CityBus 2026. other ▶ 2:11:24 · 5 min

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[26-604] CC - CONSENT ITEM: Authorization of an Application of up to $4 Million in Urbanized Area Formula Grants (FTA 5307) Discretionary Funds for Culver City Transit Center Improvements at the Westfield Culver City. grant not discussed on camera

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[26-606] CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Authorization to Increase Spending Authority by $60,000 for an Aggregate Total of $110,000 for Software Purchases through CDW Government Inc. to Support Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Enterprise System Needs; and (2) and Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Amendment(s) in an Additional Amount Not-to-Exceed 10% of the Authorized Amount for Unanticipated Costs. contract consent ▶ 2:16:50

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[26-599] CC - ACTION ITEM: Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Decision to Adopt Resolution No. 2024-P007, Approving Conditional Use Permit Modification, P2021-0135-CUP/M and a Class 32 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Relocation and Expansion of an Existing Costco Fueling Station at 13431-13463 Washington Blvd. resolution ▶ 2:20:06 · 27 min

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[26-572] CC - ACTION ITEM: Approval of Siting Plan for the Implementation of an Interactive Digital Kiosk Program, Including Commercial Advertising, Along City Sidewalks and Public Right of Way; and Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate. other not discussed on camera

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[26-608] CC - ACTION ITEM: Approval of Amendment to the City Manager Executive Employment Agreement. agreement ▶ 2:47:17 · 8 min

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[26-591] CC - ACTION ITEM: Discussion Regarding Potential Code Amendments to Regulate Sober Living Homes and Direction as Deemed Appropriate. other ▶ 2:55:34 · 75 min

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[26-538] CC-ACTION ITEM: Discussion and Direction Regarding the Usage of Green Pavement Markings for Bicycle Facilities. other ▶ 4:10:58 · 56 min

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[26-619] CC - A Proclamation Designating March as Women’s History Month 2026. proclamation not discussed on camera

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[26-608] CC - ACTION ITEM: Approval of Amendment to the City Manager Executive Employment Agreement. agreement not discussed on camera

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[26-538] CC-ACTION ITEM: Discussion and Direction Regarding the Usage of Green Pavement Markings for Bicycle Facilities. other not discussed on camera

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