OFFICIAL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, CULVER CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD,
CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD,
CULVER CITY PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY,
REDEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD,
AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CULVER CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Ca11 to Order & Ro11 Ca11
September 14, 2026
7:00 p.m.
The regular meeting of the City Council, Culver City Housing Authority Board, Culver City Parking Authority Board, Culver City Public Finance Authority, Redevelopment Financing
Authority Board, and Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board was called to order at 5:40 p.m. in Mike Balkman Council Chambers at Culver City Hall.
Present: Freddy Puza, Mayor
Bubba Fish, Vice Mayor
Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, Council Member
Dan O'Brien, Council Member
Albert Vera, Council Member
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C1osed Session
Mayor Puza reported that Item CS-6 had been pulled from the agenda.
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Heather Baker, City Attorney, reported receipt of several emails concerned with the Real Property Negotiation listed on the agenda; discussed parties involved in the negotiations; indicated that the items were exclusively to receive direction on price and terms of payment for the potential acquisition of identified properties; noted that any decisions related to purchase or lease of the properties were required to be made by the City Council in open session; discussed Government Code Section 54956.8; and requirements for an open and public session.
Mayor Puza invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Jamie Wallace expressed wishes for a Happy New Year; discussed questions about whether something is open to a public discussion and hearing and whether the item is listed as an agenda item; asserted that listing of necessary items is not an open and public hearing; noted that closed session discussions are limited to price and terms and the negotiators; she wondered what was discussed in June and what would be discussed in closed session; and she asked for proof that the rules were being adhered to and only price was discussed.
Ronald Ostrin noted that the City Council would be discussing a deal to buy as many as six properties at a cost near to the entire General Fund for one year in a room that the public could not go into; discussed routing through the Public Finance Authority as ensuring that the public gets no say in how their tax dollars are being spent; identification of a public purpose; he felt that a commitment that large should be done in the open with the price and analysis before anyone shook hands; and he asked that they not be locked into a multi-decade obligation that would burden Culver City.
Rosalind LaBriola noted that Council Members were up for reelection; discussed concern with signing up the public for debt in closed session without asking first; potential
bankrupting of Culver City; the way decisions look in hindsight; and she proposed that they slow down, hold off committing, release the appraisal and an honest ten year forecast and put the matter to a public hearing to allow residents to be heard before anything is signed.
Marta Valdez asked the City Council to look hard at the numbers before moving forward; discussed potential annual costs out of 2 September 14, 2026
the General Fund; funds coming out of essential services; she requested a real ten year forecast before signing on to the debt; and she noted that transparency mattered.
Marci Baun indicated that while she serves on the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (PRCS}, her opinions were her own; discussed Items CS-2 and CS-3; placing a wager on studio and office real estate while that market is coming apart; defaults run up by the developer in the past year; foreclosure; production leaving California; empty office space; the economy; staking the General Fund on troubled commercial property; the wrong risk at the worst possible time; and she noted that the community had wanted parks.
Edward Wolkowitz asserted that he should have double the time since he was speaking on two agenda items; discussed the letter signed from seven former mayors of Culver City indicating that moving forward with the acquisition of the properties was illadvised; noted that the agenda items suggested they were there to discuss price and terms for possible acquisition of the Hackman properties; pointed out that someone had to determine in public that the property provided a public benefit to the community; and he expressed concern with the limited amount of time given for public commenting.
Goran Eriksson indicated being a signatory to the letter from the former mayors; discussed changes since he served; length of time allowed for public speaking; transparency; direction that must have brought the item forward; points in the letter including transparency, justification, clear public benefit, and appropriate financial safeguards; and backroom deals.
Crystal Alexander was called to speak but was not present in person or online.
Michael Laase spoke on Items CS-2 and CS-3; discussed public purpose; the exemption; investments; whether the City Attorney would put in writing that the properties were essential; questioned where the independent appraisal was; expressed concern with spending public dollars to pay a struggling business owner; concern with a real gift of public funds; and asked for an appraisal and a written public purpose finding in open session before any deal.
Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin asserted that Items CS-2 and CS-3 were separate items and should not have been combined for public comment; noted that residents learned about about the items 3 September 14, 2026
through cryptic closed session agenda items and a news article; discussed the financial investment; the need for open public discussion and transparency for the potential purchase; and she urged a public hearing before making any commitment on moving forward with the purchases.
Kevin Lachoff indicated speaking as a resident on behalf of several Planning Commission Chairs who served with him in the past; discussed acquisition that could cost up to $275 million; committing the General Fund for 30 years; regular processes; discussion in open session; state law; negotiation of price and terms; the inability to discuss whether to buy a property, what public purpose it served, or how to pay for it; and former Planning Commission Chairs who signed an open letter asking that the City Council take no action that commits the City and to bring the matter into an open meeting first.
Kimberly Griffin spoke on Items CS-2 and CS-3; discussed respect for the City Attorney determination that the real estate negotiation for the closed session item was legally permissible; public trust; providing the opportunity for residents to understand what is being proposed before the negotiations move behind closed doors; she asked the City Council to consider bringing a broader proposal forward for open public discussion before going to conduct the confidential negotiations
appropriate in closed session; and expressed support for erring on the side of caution when spending public dollars and public assets by providing more opportunity for public participation.
Julie Lo was called to speak but was not present in person or online.
Council Member Vera
transparency; lack of
he failed to receive
session.
discussed emails received; trust and
information; hearing from the public; and
consensus to bring the items into open
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the fact that there are no commitments to final purchase of property that can be made in closed session; the closed session item to provide negotiating instructions to staff; and final discussion that occurs in open session.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR FISH
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL, CULVER CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD,
REDEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY 4 September 14, 2026
TO THE CULVER CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION.
At 6:02 p.m. the City Council, Culver City Housing Authority Board, Culver City Parking Authority Board, Redevelopment Financing Authority Board, and Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board adjourned to closed session to consider the following closed session items:
CS-1 CC - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Re: Initiation of Litigation (2 Items)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4)
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CS-2 CC:PFA - Conference with Real Property Negotiators Re: 9050 Washington Boulevard
City Negotiators: Odis Jones, City Manager and Executive Director; Adam Troy, Assistant City Manager
Other Parties' Negotiators: CF CC Investor LLC
Under Negotiation: Both terms and price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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CS-3 CC:PFA - Conference with Real Property Negotiators Re: 9300 Culver Boulevard, 3960, 3962 and 3958 Ince Boulevard, and 9046 Lindblade Street
City Negotiators: Odis Jones, City Manager and Executive Director; Adam Troy, Assistant City Manager
Other Parties' Negotiators: Michael Hackman, Hackman Capital Partners
Under Negotiation: Both terms and price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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CS-4 CC - Conference with Labor Negotiators
City Designated Representatives: Odis Jones, City Manager; Dana Anderson, Chief Human Resources Officer; Erin Spragan, Chief Financial Officer
Employee Organization: Culver City Employees Association; Culver City Management Group; Unrepresented Confidential Management, Unrepresented Confidential Employees and Executive Management
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
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CS-5 CC - Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
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CS-6 CC:PFA - Conference with Real Property Negotiators Re: 10401 Virginia Avenue
City Negotiators: Odis Jones, City Manager and Executive Director; Adam Troy, Assistant City Manager
Other Parties' Negotiators: Keith McNutt, Vice-President, Actors Fund Housing Development Corporation
Under Negotiation: Both terms and price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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CS-7 CC:PFA - Conference with Real Property Negotiators Re: 12592 Washington Pl., Culver City, CA 90066
PFA Negotiators: Odis Jones, City Manager and Executive Director; Adam Troy, Assistant City Manager
Other Parties' Negotiators: Barbara Bills, WIB Holdings LLC Under Negotiation: Both terms and price
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
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Regu.lar Session
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 8:04 p.m. in Mike Balkman Council Chambers at Culver City Hall for recognition presentations.
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Recognition Presentations
Item R-1
Presentation of a Proclamation in Celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month 2026
Vice Mayor Fish presented a Proclamation in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month 2026.
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Edgar Varela, Special Events Manager, expressed appreciation for the Proclamation and he invited everyone out to the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on September 26 at Tellefson Park noting that Dr. Carlos Valverde had helped bring about the event.
Dr. Carlos Valverde thanked Culver City for commemorating the special event; noted the hard work and dedication that went into the event; and he invited everyone to come on September 26. oOo
Item R-2
Presentations of Commendations to Recipients of the Equity and Human Re1ations Award
Rebecca Rona Tuttle provided background on the award originated by the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC); introduced Vice Chair Moamrnar and Member Valverde; and encouraged anyone interested in making a nomination to do so.
Haifaa Moammar was pleased that recipients were receiving the award; noted that much effort was required from the community involved in submitting nominees; discussed award categories; the rubric used; and she encouraged people to nominate future awardees on the website.
Council Member McMorrin presented the Business Owner Equity and Human Relations Award to Jennifer Casper of Village Well Books and Coffee.
Maria May accepted the award on behalf of Jennifer Casper of Village Well Books and Coffee; expressed appreciation for award; and discussed the mission of the Village Well.
Council Member O'Brien presented the Student Equity and Human Relations Award to Leilani Hazaam who deferred speaking but appreciated receiving the award.
Mayor Puza presented the Non-Profit Organization Award to Joelle Kirtley for Mass Liberation.
Joelle Kirtley expressed appreciation for the recognition and for being able to do the work.
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Relations Award to Sameen Ahmadnia .
Sameen Ahmadnia expressed appreciation for the award and uplifted other organizations, businesses, and individuals who she felt did more than she does for immigrants and immigrant communities noting the difficult process to represent
individuals in immigration detention.
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Regu1ar Session - 7:00 p.m.
The regular meeting of the City Council, Culver City Housing Authority Board, Culver City Parking Authority Board, Culver City Public Finance Authority Board, Redevelopment Financing Authority Board, and Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board was called to order at 8:30 p.m. in Mike Balkman Council Chambers at Culver City Hall with all Council Members present.
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P1edge of A11egiance
Mayor Puza led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Land Acknow1edgement
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C1osed Session Report
Heather Baker, City Attorney, reported that with regard to CS1, item 1, a unanimous City Council vote provided direction to enter into litigation as an amicus curiae in the case of the Apartment Association of Los Angeles County v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. B336071; she noted that there was nothing to report out with regard to i tern 2 of CS-1; stated that with regard to CS-2, the City Council provided negotiating
instructions as to 9050 Washington; indicated that with regard to CS-3, the City determined that it would not pursue property acquisition with regard to 9300 Culver Boulevard, also known as the Culver Steps and no negotiating instructions were provided 8 September 14, 2026
regarding the remaining properties listed in CS-3; there was nothing to report on CS-4; CS-5 and CS-7 were not discussed but would be taken at the end of the meeting; and she reiterated that any future City Council action to purchase or acquire any properties listed in the agenda would be discussed and acted upon in an open public meeting.
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Community Announcements by Members/Updates from Commissions, Boards and/or Committees/Information Items from Staff
Lea Eriksen, Senior Assistant City Manager, provided an update related to review of the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology with Flock Safety; discussed the City Council request for review; a presentation from the Electronic Future Foundation (EFF) ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) Center for Public Equity regarding concerns and risks with the Flock System; consideration of Culver City's relationship with Flock; City Council consensus for the City Manager to facilitate the conversation with stakeholders; participation of Flock, the EFF and Culver City Police Department (CCPD) in a future meeting; additional time needed to complete the current review of proposals for an independent vendor-neutral assessment of ALPR technology; and plans to return with the assessment to allow City Council consideration alongside broader discussion of the technology, public safety benefits, privacy concerns, data governance, security, appropriate safeguards, and options for moving forward.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, announced National Register to Vote Day on September 15; encouraged people to check their status and those not registered to sign up and to go to lavote.gov; and she noted that information on upcoming elections was available at culvercity.org/vote.
Mayor Puza reported that Item A-1 had been removed from the agenda and would be brought back at the September 28 meeting, and he indicated that in an effort to streamline meetings, Council Member statements would be limited to two minutes each.
Council Member O'Brien reported that his daughter had gotten married; announced the Ballona Creek Clean Up on September 19 as part of a regional effort; and he noted that the application deadline for the Culver City Performing Arts Grant Program was September 23.
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Council Member McMorrin noted that September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; discussed the Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) hotline (310) 253-5770 and 988; SoCal Transit Month; and she encouraged people to join activations.
Vice Mayor Fish thanked the City Clerk for amplifying Voter Registration Day noting that ballots would be available on October 6; discussed the Culver City Walk and Roll Festival on September 19; the recent Sustainable Business Certification Ceremony; recognition by Infill Pioneers; acknowledgement of the work done on Single Stair Reform; he thanked staff and everyone involved for their work to welcome new neighbors and ensure enough housing for everyone; reported attending a Civil Disobedience Conversation; and discussed the Outwards Archive.
Council Member McMorrin noted that Walk and Roll Fest would be at Culver City Middle School from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on September 19.
Mayor Puza reported that the governor had announced that Culver City was one of 13 communities to receive the State Prohousing Designation; discussed money to be distributed among the designated communities; installation of Charles Gaines' public sculpture with information about the artist available on the Culver City website; and he noted upcoming items for City Council consideration including the Climate Action Plan and the City's first Project Labor Agreement.
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Presentations to City Council
Item P-1
Presentations of the 2026 Sustainable Business Certification Recipients
Susie Borlito, Culver City Sustainable Business Program, provided a presentation on the Culver City Sustainable Business Certification Program; thanked Mayor Puza and Vice Mayor Fish for attending the event and presenting the commendations; discussed the process; certification tiers; key benefits; designation; equity; rebates and incentives; partnerships; the California Green Business Network; Certified Business for 2025- 2026; repeat businesses; impact; data regarding water and energy savings, solid waste diverted, and GHG (Greenhouse Gases) avoided; money savings; green business impacts statewide; and 10 September 14, 2026
she thanked participants and Culver City for funding the program over the past 8 years.
Mayor Puza expressed appreciation for the program; thanked Ms.
Borlito and Shea Cunningham for their work on the program; congratulated the businesses; discussed being forward-thinking and caring for the planet; education; incentives; programming; and appreciation for the guidance provided to businesses. o0o
Item P-2
Presentations of the Pre-LA28 Olympics Visit to the Netherlands and Related LA28 Partnership and Innovation Opportunities Lea Eriksen, Senior Assistant City Manager, provided a
presentation on the recent Pre LA28 Visit of the Culver City delegation to the Netherlands; discussed the historical connection between the Netherlands and Los Angeles; benefits of the investments and partnerships; broader regional
participation; learning, connecting, and preparation for LA28; she presented a video from the Netherlands Business Support Organization; discussed access to a broader international network and opportunities to build partnership; building an NLA (Netherland Los Angeles) Hub located in Culver City; creation of lasting partnerships; Culver City as a potential home for a Netherlands House in 2028; and she received consensus from the City Council to work on negotiating an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Team NL to move the process to locate the house in Culver City forward.
Odis Jones, City Manager, commended
Member O'Brien, and staff for their
City's representation on the world
proud of; discussed the task to
experience; logistics; and planning.
Vice Mayor Fish, Council
work to ensure that Culver
stage was something to be
present the Culver City
Lea Eriksen, Senior Assistant City Manager, discussed takeaways and lessons learned from the Netherlands; mobility; crowd management; using data and technology to simulate different scenarios to inform future decision making; responsible innovation; public trust; privacy; ethics; transparency; creating lasting community benefit; legacy; and learning from successful lessons elsewhere.
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Council Member O'Brien discussed the ambitious program; presentations attended during the visit; the value of gaining the Dutch perspective; representation from LA City Hall, LA Metro, LA28, LA84, and Holly Mitchell; size of the Dutch Hospitality House; sports as a launching pad for philanthropy, climate initiatives, innovation, and mobility initiatives; size of the nation vs. medals received; appreciation to staff for their efforts; the NLA Hub; and benefit to the local economy.
Vice Mayor Fish discussed the Netherlands view of athletics as well as mobility and street design from a Public Health lens; traffic deaths in the Netherlands in the 1970s; the change from a car culture to a people-first culture; the recent F-1 racing event; the innovation department; and appreciation to Council Member O'Brien for his efforts.
Mayor Puza expressed appreciation for the presentation and for the work done.
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Joint Public Comment - Items NOT on the Agenda
Mayor Puza invited public comment noting that for the past several months, the City Council had been adhering to the 20- minute speaking limit and that an additional opportunity to provide Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda would be available later in the meeting.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, read the statement on hate speech and decorum and discussed campaign activity noting that it was prohibited.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Patrick Godinez indicated being a member of the Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness (ACOHH) speaking on behalf of himself), discussed LAHSA (Los Angeles Housing Services Authority) Homeless Count figures; the upcoming count;
continuing the year after year production; keeping sheltered individuals housed; refraining from non-violent exit of individuals; identifying a solution for the 18-20 cars being lived in with a Safe Parking LA location; understanding what services are being refused and why; and data from the dashboard indicating that only 24% of individuals contacted accept housing and supportive services.
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Debbie Gambino presented slides; discussed an image taken from 6 stories up at Braddock and Lafayette providing a direct line of site into Linwood Howe Elementary School; the opaque fence specifically to keep outside eyes off the children; the proposed open space rooftop deck looking directly over the fence into the yard and play area; warnings from safety experts; serious threats to the children below; CCPD and Happyland Play School; and the assassination of Charlie Kirk from 4 stories up.
Council Member McMorrin exited the dais.
Gloria Cohen was called to speak but was not present in person or online.
Mary Daval, Bike Culver City, thanked Culver City and PRCS for the opportunity to collaborate on the bike valet at Fiesta La Ballona; discussed number of bikes valeted; and she expressed appreciation to all those who chose to bike and to all those who helped.
Todd Terrazas, AI On The Lot, requested that the City Council agendize an off-cycle sponsorship for a film school event at the Culver Steps on October 14, for marketing benefits rather than financial support; discussed participants; requested use of Town Plaza and the LED screen; and noted the intent to bring young talent to the Culver City area.
Council Member O'Brien received clarification that Item C-6 would impact special events .
Tamar Fuhrer proposed that the City Council implement a youth Pledge of Allegiance program for City Council meetings; discussed creating a touchpoint with CCUSD; fostering ci vie engagement; bringing more families into Council Chambers; other cities with similar programs; benefits to such programs; and she shared positive feedback on the pilot program in Pico Rivera.
Council Member McMorrin returned to the dais.
Monica Richardson cautioned the City Council about how hate speech is addressed during the public comment period; discussed offensive speech vs. speech the government is allowed to restrict; First Amendment protections; what constitutes hate speech that Culver City can silence; concern with the chilling effect of indicating that hate speech will not be tolerated before they speak; and concern that criticism of a person could 13 September 14, 2026
be considered hate speech and result in removal from the microphone.
Council Member Vera exited the dais .
Chaz Pringle, Gridll0, provided background on the organization; discussed the 2026 Holiday Marketplace; and requested
consideration of the event.
Vice Mayor Fish noted that a new process was being considered, and he asked Mr. Pringle to speak with staff.
Daniel Goldstein was called to speak but was not present in person or online.
Vice Mayor Fish exited the dais.
Council Member Vera returned to the dais.
Ronald Ostrin indicated being a resident, discussed changes to the entertainment industry; production leaving California for cheaper states and countries; half-empty studios and sound stages; the current economic landscape; the need for the City to be fiscally conservative; and he asked that Culver City measure every decision against a bad year.
Vice Mayor Fish returned to the dais.
Shavela Quinn was called to speak but was not present in person or online.
Marta Valdez was called to speak but was not present in person or online.
Marci Baun indicated being Vice Chair of the PRCS Commission speaking on her own behalf, asked that AI generated content not be used for the Zoom waiting room; discussed the Bike Valet Booth; concern as to when authority was given for Bike Culver City to provide instruction to PRCS employees; erosion of public trust; and the need for transparency.
Michael Laase was called to speak but was not present in person or online.
Max Korman presented a video illustrating access concerns with the proposed development at Lafayette and Braddock .
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Warren Tash indicated being the very first sponsor of the Maeving Motors event; discussed previous Maeving Mondays; and raising awareness about electric motorcycles.
Marta Valdez expressed concern that the City Council did not want to hear from the public; discussed lack of transparency; residents who feel ignored; talk of civic engagement; the Civic Assembly; concern with taking the time to engage but feeling dismissed; the need to listen, respond to legitimate concerns, and be transparent about how decisions are made; residents who do not trust the City Council; she noted that trust is earned, not given; and she proposed that if the City Council wanted greater civic participation that they show residents who take the time that their voices actually matter.
Maya Harper was called to speak but was not present in person or online.
Kevin Krumpak provided background on Maeving Mondays; discussed events held at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook; the green initiative; use of electric power stations; he requested assistance in legitimizing the community-building event noting that the last event had been shut down; he observed community support for the event; and discussed their upcoming event in Hollywood with support of a donor.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Krumpak, staff, and Council Members regarding a request for a report back on challenges to the Maeving Mondays event; the similar situation with Pizza in the Park; clarification that the Culver City Steps are in a state park; people parking in Culver City; and encouragement for more information to be sent to [email protected] .
A Frustrated Property Owner congratulated the City on receipt of the affordable housing award from the state that includes an $11 million dollar grant; expressed concern with escalating costs to provide quality housing to Culver City residents beyond what the 3% rent increase allows for; discussed increased costs across the board; the need for property owners to have a voice when City leaders make decisions about rent control; concern with tightening the reins on small business owners in Culver City; concern that renters are being represented, but not business owners; loss of confidence in City leaders; disabled seniors who support themselves through modest rental income; and years of losses.
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discussed economic data for FIFA; using the next six months to get ready for the Super Bowl and using that as a springboard for Olympics and Paralympics preparation; concern with a lost opportunity with Fiesta La Ballona; creation of more
collaborative groups; and she proposed work with local and international businesses.
T'Ana Allen, Deputy City Clerk, noted that the twenty minute time period for public comment had been reached and remaining speakers would be called at the end.
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Receipt and Filing of Correspondence
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR FISH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY 3:00 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2026. o0o
Order of the Agenda
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Consent Calendar
Mayor Puza invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Tamar Fuher discussed Item C-8; provided background on herself; thanked PRCS staff for their work and their proposals, as well as the City Council for pausing to reconsider; discussed working parents who rely on afterschool supervision; the importance of keeping service category bucketing at the center of the conversation; fees passed along to participants; and optional recreation vs. essential services.
Patrick Godinez indicated being a member of the ACOHH speaking on behalf of himself, discussed Item C-1; amount allocated to the Urban Alchemy LOVE Team; the importance of obtaining data for planning and resources; challenges; and continuing to reduce numbers.
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Kate Eisen spoke regarding Item C-8; echoed comments made by Tamar Fuhrer; expressed support for the work of PRCS staff to revisit the fee increase issues for CCARP (Culver City
Afterschool Recreation Program); discussed her son's
participation in the program; the importance of the program for working families in the community; the essential service provided; and she hoped they would continue to support
recategorization of the program to keep childcare affordable in Culver City.
Julie Lo provided background on herself; discussed Item C-8; difficulty getting into the affordable CCARP program; concern with the proposed 50% increase with little notice given and a potential 50% increase in the next year; concern that current families would be asked to make up missed increases in the past; the essential service; and effects of an increase to CCARP to families in other programs.
Item C-1
CC:HA:SA - Approval of Cash Disbursements for August 1, 2026 to September 4, 2026
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD: APPROVE CASH
DISBURSEMENTS FOR AUGUST 1, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 4, 2026.
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Item C-2
CC:HA:SA:PA - Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on August 10, 2026
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, PARKING
AUTHORITY BOARD, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD: APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 10, 2026.
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Item C-3
CC:PFA - Award of Construction Contract for Annual Sidewalk, Curb, and Driveway Approach Improvement Project, PZ-428 17 September 14, 2026
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BOARD:
1. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $613,242.00 FOR THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK, CURB, AND DRIVEWAY APPROACH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PZ-428; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS TO THE CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $153,310.50 ( 2 5%) ; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-4
CC -Adoption of Respective Reso1utions Authorizing Designated Representatives to Deposit and Withdraw Funds as we11 as make Account Changes with the State Loca1 Agency Investment Fund on beha1f of the City of Cu1ver City, the Successor Agency to the Cu1 ver City Redeve1opmen t Agency and the Cu1 ver City Housing Authority
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT RESPECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING
DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES TO DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAW FUNDS, AS
WELL AS MAKE ACCOUNT CHANGES, WITH THE STATE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND.
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Item C-5
CC - (1) Adoption of a Reso1ution Approving Membership in the Westside Cities Affordab1e Housing Trust (WSCAHT) Joint Powers Authority; and (2) Appointment of City Counci1 Members to the WSCAHT Board of Directors
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY'S MEMBERSHIP IN THE WESTSIDE CITIES AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST (WSCAHT); AND, 18 September 14, 2026
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE SUCH
DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, INCLUDING THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE WSCAHT; AND,
4. APPOINT THE CURRENT CITY DIRECTOR OF THE WSSCOG, MAYOR FREDDY
PUZA, TO SERVE AS THE CITY'S DIRECTOR AND THE ALTERNATE CITY
MEMBER OF THE WSSCOG, BUBBA FISH, TO SERVE AS THE CITY'S ALTERNATE DIRECTOR ON THE WSCAHT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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Item C-6
CC- Adoption of Reso1ution Modifying the Specia1 Events Grant Program Po1icy 2502
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE SPECIAL EVENTS GRANT PROGRAM POLICY 2502.
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Item C-7
CC - Receipt and Fi1ing of the Biannua1 Written Report Submitted by the Disabi1ity Advisory Committee
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: RECEIVE AND FILE THE BIANNUAL WRITTEN REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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Item C-8
CC - Adoption of a Reso1ution Updating the City Fee Schedu1e for Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Fees for Fisca1 Year 2026-2027 to Reduce the Cu1ver City Afterschoo1 Recreation Program (CCARP) Fee to $51 Per Participant Per Week (Ref1ecting the CCARP Fee Prior to the Fee Increase Adopted on May 26, 2026)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE CITY FEE
SCHEDULE FOR PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 TO REDUCE THE CULVER CITY AFTERSCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAM (CCARP) FEE TO $51 PER
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PARTICIPANT PER WEEK (WHICH REFLECTS THE CCARP FEE PRIOR TO THE FEE INCREASE ADOPTED ON MAY 26, 20 2 6).
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Item C-9
CC - (1) Approva1 of a Five-Year Agreement with Vertosoft LLC to provide Swift1y, Inc. Products and Services for a C1oudNative CAD/AVL P1atform in an Amount Not To Exceed $2,524,000 during the Term of the Agreement; and (2) Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Amendments to the Agreement to support Enhanced System Specifications and support within an Additiona1 Amount Not To Exceed $350,000 over the Five-Year Term of the Agreement for an Aggregate Contract Amount Not to Exceed $2,874,000.000
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH VERTOSOFT LLC TO PROVIDE SWIFTLY, INC. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR A CLOUD-NATIVE CAD/AVL PLATFORM IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,524,000 DURING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE
AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT ENHANCED SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND SUPPORT WITHIN AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $350,000 DURING THE
FIVE-YEAR TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR AN AGGREGATE CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,874,000.00; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-10
CC - Approva1 of a Construction Agreement with ToddCo Landscape Co . Inc., as the Lowest Responsive and Responsib1e Bidder, in an Amount Not To Exceed $85,277.50 for Demo1ition Work at Cu1ver City Park Fie1ds 1-3
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
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1. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH TODDCO LANDSCAPE CO INC., AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,277.50 FOR DEMOLITION WORK AT CULVER CITY PARK FIELDS 1-3; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-11
CC - Authorization of a Task Order in an Amount Not to Exceed $220,000 with RTI Consulting Inc. for Construction Management Services for the Citywide Bioretention Basin Project, PW006, Pursuant to the City's On-Call Agreement with RTI Consulting, Inc.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: AUTHORIZE A TASK ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $220,000 WITH RTI CONSULTING, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE CITYWIDE BIORETENTION BASIN PROJECT, PW006, PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S ON-CALL AGREEMENT WITH RTI.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
MCMORRIN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS C-1 THROUGH C-11.
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Public Hearing Items
Item PH-1
(1) FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT: Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Establishing a New Use Classification, Standards and Approval Procedures for Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Services, and Exemption from CEQA; OR (2) Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing a New Use Classification, Standards and Approval Procedures for Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Services and Exemption from CEQA
Council Member O'Brien indicated that he had not received an opinion from the FPPC (Fair Political Practices Commission) on the issue but felt that out of an abundance of caution as a 21 September 14, 2026
member of the Chamber of Commerce, that he should recuse himself from the vote and he exited the dais.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AND SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR FISH THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING, PUBLISHING, AND POSTING OF PUBLIC NOTICE.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
FISH, MCMORRIN, PUZA, VERA
NONE
O'BRIEN
Odis Jones, City Manager, commended the staff for working hard and being proactive in protecting Culver City.
Peer Chacko, Planning Manager, provided a presentation on the proposed ordinance for Autonomous Vehicle (AV) fleet services; discussed background of the ordinance; the 2045 General Plan; and potential impacts and concerns.
Gabriel Barreras, Senior Planner, discussed key components of the proposed regulations; the proposed AV fleet services definition; goal of the ordinance; permissible locations; the recommended Administrative Use Permit (AUP) process; prohibited areas; and proposed performance standards.
Peer Chacko, Planning Manager, discussed outreach conducted and input received; staff response to input; the approach to preparing the draft; focus on potential concerns regarding the impact of using the ministerial approval process based on clear and objective performance standards; the proposed AUP process; the ability to make revisions during annual code cleanup; City Council direction to address concerns about potential impacts; the staff recommendation; motion options; and he noted that the staff report had inadvertently omitted that AV fleet services would be a permitted use in the Fox Hills Medium Density (FHMD) and the Fox Hills High Density (FH-HD) zoning districts within the Fox Hills Specific Plan.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AND SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR FISH THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
FISH, MCMORRIN, PUZA, VERA
NONE
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RECUSED: O'BRIEN
Mayor Puza expressed appreciation for the work of staff and invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Seamus Garrity spoke representing the developer at 5861-5863 Washington Boulevard; expressed appreciation to staff for their work and response to stakeholder feedback; discussed bifurcation noting that property owners should be responsible for the property and operators should be responsible for the operations; expressed support for the changes with the precedent-setting ordinance noting that they were not opposed to regulation; felt that building design, setbacks and enclosure were the purview of the developer and that onsite staffing and activities should be under the purview of the operators; discussed implications of ordinances going across the state; and he requested
additional time to consider issues noting that everyone was working in good faith.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AND SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR FISH THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
FISH, MCMORRIN, PUZA, VERA
NONE
O'BRIEN
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding appreciation for the hard work of staff; the disproportionate burden placed on multi-family dwellings; proposed permissible locations in all of Fox Hills; diversity; the process; measuring efficacy; tracking feedback; incorporation of changes and feedback in the annual code cleanup; the abbreviated feedback period; number of comments received; and significant industry and operator input.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding engagement; industry benefit; nuisance created in neighboring communities if not done properly; air quality; the ability to stipulate in the policy that vehicles must be electric; making it clear that the land use definition is intended for electric vehicles; noise for the surrounding neighborhoods; the 100 foot buffer zone for residential neighborhoods; clarification that use within 100 feet is 23 September 14, 2026
permitted if enclosed; protection for residential zones in Culver City; City Council prerogative to extend the same protections to zones in Los Angeles adjacent to Culver City; enclosures that block light and attenuate sound; the initial draft; the obvious concentration in mixed-use neighborhoods; perpetuating issues; land use issues; companies that could buy up land that could be used for other things; encouragement to develop facilities with housing and retail components;
difficulty for the industry with adding stipulations; interest in being part of mixed-use developments in the future; and the fact that what the City does with the land shapes their lives.
Further discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the feeling that the business license process is not well suited for land regulation; retaining the option to go after the owner as a second line of defense if the operator does not comply; control through lease agreements to ensure
compliance; support for moving forward without the bifurcation; current number of incomplete applications; the 100 foot measurement; ensuring safety has been provided for residents and the community; striking a balance; providing protection to residentially zoned properties; mixed-use districts;
restricting noise-producing activities at late hours; by-right usage; normal parking facilities; the number of AV developers currently in process; ensuring against exacerbating inequities; potential redesign issues caused be restrictions; the focus of business regulation to figure out the tax rate; support for moving the emergency ordinance forward; and active applications.
Vice Mayor Fish moved to adopt an urgency ordinance.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding agreed upon changes including ensuring that the new use definition for AV fleet services appliies only to electric vehicles rather than gas vehicles, ensuring the 100 foot buffer to residential districts also applies to those in Los Angeles, the allowance for AV fleet services within enclosed structures for situations where they are part of mixed-use developments in MUN and MUDT zones; the intent of the 100 foot buffer to solve the nuisance issue; and agreement to include the correction to ensure AV fleet services would be a permitted use in the FH-MD and FH-HD zoning districts in the Fox Hills Specific Plan.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR FISH AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
A NEW USE CLASSIFICATION, STANDARDS AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FLEET SERVICES AS SHOWN IN ATTACHMENT 1, AND 24 September 14, 2026
ADOPT AN EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061 (B) (3) AS AMENDED (FOURFIFTHS VOTE REQUIRED).
THE MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
FISH, MCMORRIN, PUZA
VERA
O'BRIEN
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding clarification that since the motion failed, the protections that staff worked to create on an expedited timeline would not take effect until approximately October 28; support for the work of staff; opposition to emergency ordinances when there is an ordinance in the queue; the feeling that a project would not come forward within 30 days; pending applications that could complete the process within the period that the City is not protected; the choice not to proceed in protecting the City; consistent feedback that the City Council should listen to constituents; appreciation to staff for working to receive feedback and create a meaningful ordinance; and noticeable inconsistency between words and actions.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA AND SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR FISH THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A
NEW USE CLASSIFICATION, STANDARDS AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FLEET SERVICES AS SHOWN IN ATTACHMENT 2, AND
ADOPT AN EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061 (B) (3) AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
FISH, MCMORRIN, PUZA, VERA
NONE
O'BRIEN
Council Member O'Brien returned to the dais.
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Public Comment - Items Not on the Agenda (Continued)
Mayor Puza invited public comment.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, indicated that no requests to speak had been received.
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Items from Counci1 Members (Continued)
None.
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Counci1 Member Requests to Agendize Future Items
Vice Mayor Fish discussed record-breaking heat and humidity at Fiesta La Ballona for the past two years; the conflict with the Olympics and Fiesta La Ballona in 2028; and he received unanimous City Council consensus to consider an alternative date for Fiesta La Ballona and unanimous consensus to reschedule the special meeting related to the 2028 games.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, agreed to coordinate scheduling of the special meeting.
The following item was agendized for future consideration:
• Consideration of changing the date for Fiesta La Ballona (Fish)
• Schedule a Special City Council meeting for a discussion on the 2028 Olympics (Fish)
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C1osed Session
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
VERA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION.
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Regu1ar Session
At 12: 15 a.m. the City Council reconvened with five Council Members present.
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Closed Session Report
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Adjournment
There being no further business, at 12:17 a.m., September 15, 2026, the City Council, Housing Authority Board, Parking Authority Board, Public Finance Authority, Redevelopment Financing Authority Board, and Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board adjourned to a regular meeting to be held on September 28, 2026.
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eremy Bocchino
C~f Y CLERK Culver City, California
EX-OFFICIO e LERK of the City Council and SECRETARY of the Successor Agency to the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board, Redevelopment Financing Authority, Culver City Parking Authority, Culver City Public Finance Authority, and Culver City Housing Authority Board
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Date : September 28, 2026
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