9770 CULVER BOULEVARD, CULVER CITY, CA 90232-0507
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 2, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR PUZA AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY
FROM: The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission :
Chair Crystal Alexander, Vice-Chair Margaret Peters, Member Marci Baun, Member Jennifer Chen, Member Thomas Whitaker
SUBJECT: 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND 202 6 PROPOSED
ACTIVITY/UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT 6
MONTHS
CC: John Nachbar, City Manager
At the December 2, 2025 , regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS Commission) , the PRCS Commision discussed and approved a staff report of activity and authorized staff to transmit the final report to City Council for approval. The list below summarizes the CBC’s accomplishments during the period of July through December 2025 and provides a list of anticipated activities/upcoming agenda items for the first half of the 2026 calendar year. The PRCS Commision regularly meets the first Tuesday of every month and met 6 times from July 1 to December 2, 2025.
List of Accomplishments
• In response to City Council Policy #3406 formed a Naming and Renaming of Minor Facilities Ad Hoc Subcommittee to consider future applications and requests to name minor facilities.
• Provided feedback on the PRCS Department’s site locations, designs, and cost estimates for potential community gardens.
• Formed the Plunge Ad Hoc Subcommittee to meet with staff and give guidance on Plunge staffing and policies and received feedback from the public regarding the structure and staffing for lap swimming at the Plunge. • Received community feedback and made a recommendation to the PRCS Department concerning the hours of the paddle tennis courts at Elenda St. and Culver Blvd.
PRCS Commission 2025 Accomplishments and 2026 Work Plans Page 2 of 2
• Recommended to City Council to approve a resolution that established Culver West Alexander Park as a National Demonstration Site that prioritizes inclusion, nature integration, and physical activity.
• The PRCS Commission is grateful for the community’s continued support and attendance at Fiesta La Ballona.
Scheduled Activities Plan:
• Support community outreach efforts for park projects as determined through the Parks Master Plan.
• Continue to work with PRCS staff to evaluate program fees and make recommendations to City Council.
• Continue to evaluate PRCS programming by receiving presentations from PRCS staff and making recommendations.
• Continue to advise PRCS staff on Plunge programming and staffing concerns. • Work with PRCS staff and Planning Department staff to develop a process to approve reduced park impact fees in development based on how cultural fees are determined.
• Continue to support PRCS staff with grant applications. • Continue to advocate for the expansion of racket court facilities. • Continue to evaluate the green spaces in the community and work alongside the landscape architect to support his work.