City Council Meeting Agenda
August 10, 2026

9770 CULVER BOULEVARD, CULVER CITY, CA 90232-0507
MEMORANDUM DATE: August 10, 2026 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR PUZA AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY FROM: Cultural Affairs Commission As of 07/28/2026: Chair Ehsaan Mesghali, Vice Chair Tania Fleischer, Commissioner Shona Gupta, Commissioner Heather Moses, Commissioner Van Johnson SUBJECT: 2026 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PROPOSED ACTIVITY/UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT 6 MONTHS CC: Odis Jones, City Manager Adam Troy, Assistant City Manager At the July 28, 2026 Special Meeting of the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC), the CAC 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 CAC’s accomplishments during the period of January through June 2026 and provides a list of anticipated activities and upcoming agenda items for the second half of the 2026 calendar year. The CAC regularly meets on the third Tuesday of each month and met 7 times during this reporting period. Cultural Affairs Commission List of Accomplishments (January 1 – June 30, 2026): Art in Public Places Program (APPP) & Public Art: o Participated in key discussions surrounding the transition of the "Art as Architecture" model to the "Art in Public Places" framework for the Rethink Project in Downtown Culver City. o Engaged in discussions to implement new art elements within the Parks Plan, focusing on strategic opportunities for murals and vinyl wraps. o Participated in ongoing discussions regarding the rehabilitation of municipal tree surrounds. o Colorful Communities Poster Program: Successfully launched Phase 1 of the poster program, transitioning operations into Phases 2 and 3. Commissioners supported and attended associated community events, including the activation at Wade Park.