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 28, 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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Closed Session
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, reported that no requests to speak had been received.
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MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER O'BRIEN
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT 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 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION.
At 5:41 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 - Existing Litigation Re: Ledgerwood Hannah v. City of Culver City
Case No. 24SMCV06035
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
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CS-2 CC - Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: Police Chief
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
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CS-3 CC - Public Employee Appointment
Title: Police Chief
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
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Recognition Presentations
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order for recognition presentations at 6:36 p.m. in Mike Balkman Council Chambers at Culver City Hall.
Item R-1
Presentation of a Commendation to Carol. Kramer for Nearl.y 12 Years of Vol.unteer Service with the Cul.ver City Pol.ice Department
Council Member O'Brien presented a commendation to Carol Kraner.
Jason Sims, Police Chief, discussed the contributions of Carol 2 September 28, 2026
Kramer noting that she would be missed, and he invited other volunteers and CCPD personnel to join in for a picture. o0o
Item R-2
Presentation of Proc1amation Dec1aring October 2026 as Nationa1 Community P1anning Month
Council Member McMorrin presented the proclamation declaring October 2026 as National Community Planning Month.
Emily Stadnicki, Planning and Development Director thanked Planning staff, City administration and the City Council for their support of the work .
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Item R-3
Presentation of Proc1amation Designating October 2026 as "Wa1ktober" in Cu1ver City
Council Member McMorrin presented the proclamation designating October 2026 as "Walktober" in Culver City .
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Item R-4
Proc1amation in Recognition of Nationa1 Pedestrian Safety Month 2026
Vice Mayor Fish presented a proclamation in recognition of National Pedestrian Safety Month 2026.
Jim Shanman, Executive Director of Walk n' Rollers and Culver City Safe Routes to School Coordinator, expressed appreciation for the declaration of October as "Walktober" and for the recognition; discussed upcoming events; regular pedestrian safety activities; and thanked the City Council for their support of the Safe Routes to School program.
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Item R-5
Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing October 7, 2026 as Clean Air Day
Mayor Puza presented a proclamation recognizing October 7, 2026 as Clean Air Day in Culver City.
Deborah Gregory, Ballona Creek Renaissance, expressed
appreciation for the proclamation; discussed the connection between clean air and Ballona Creek; recent and upcoming events; and she expressed gratitude to staff for their help coordinating events.
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Regular 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 7:00 p.m. in Mike Balkman Council Chambers at Culver City Hall with all Council Members present.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Puza led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Land Acknowledgement
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Closed Session Report
Heather Baker, City Attorney, provided a report on Item CS-3; discussed the announcement by Police Chief Jason Sims of his intent to retire on February 22, 2027 with a leave of absence using accrued paid time off beginning on November 1, 2026; City Council approval of a work authorization to allow Chief Sims 4 September 28, 2026
take employment in the private sector during the interim period; and she reported that Assistant Chief Troy Dunlap had been appointed Acting Police Chief beginning November 2, 2026. oOo
Community Announcements by Members/Updates from Commissions, Boards and/or Committees/Information Items from Staff
Mayor Puza reported that the City Council had been implementing measures to streamline proceedings which included limiting Council Member community announcements to two minutes each.
Odis Jones, City Manager, expressed gratitude for the
opportunity to serve Culver City; discussed evaluation of unsolicited proposals; safeguarding Culver City; proprietary information; competition against other cities for
opportunities; clarification that nothing being considered would require financing out of the General Fund; protecting integrity of the process; support for public engagement; collaboration with lawyers to ensure that things are being handled properly; tourism use; addressing the question of affordability; generating jobs in the community and expanding the City's tax base; and addressing the missing middle.
Heather Baker, City Attorney, indicated that the City Manager was referring to Item A-1 .
Odis Jones, City Manager, indicated that Item C-15 had been pulled from the agenda; discussed the six labor groups in Culver City; his long-standing support for labor; and ensuring that people are being paid on skill and market conditions.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, discussed mailing of the official ballots on October 5 and mailing of the official ballot books to voters on October 13; state booklets; the last day to register to vote or to check for proper registration on October 19; hours for the 11-day vote center at Culver City Hall beginning on October 24; voting hours on election day; and planned outreach.
Council Member O'Brien discussed
Fiesta Mexicana at Tito's Tacos
Festival, both on October 10.
upcoming
and the
events
Culver
including
City Arts
Council Member
participated in
Tellefson Park;
McMorrin congratulated staff and all who
the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in
noted that October is Breast Cancer Awareness
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Month; discussed the victim of the Cornell 7 and bringing awareness to the prevalence of rape culture; the family of Nolan Wells; the importance of change and doing whatever one can to help; and she lifted up the work of the NAACP, the Legal Defense Fund, the American Association of University Women Sexual Violence Prevention, and the Stop Sexual Assault in Schools Program.
Vice Mayor Fish extended best wishes to the Jewish community for Yorn Kippur; echoed Council Member McMorrin' s remarks on Hispanic Heritage Month; reported attending the California League of Cities Conference; discussed connecting with elected leaders across California; similar issues being faced by other cities; SoCal Transit Month; the leaderboard of elected officials tracking how much transit they are taking; free fares as part of California Clean Air Day; the MoveLA Transit Marathon; the Culver City Community Conversation in Fox Hills on September 30; and International Walk to School Day on October 7 on Elenda in the Tri-School neighborhood.
Mayor Puza thanked Police Chief Jason Sims for his service; congratulated Interim Police Chief Troy Dunlap; reported receipt of a Congressional Certificate of Recognition for the Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration from Congressman Ted Lieu; and he announced that the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation had named Culver City as one of the Most BusinessFriendly City finalists.
Council Member O'Brien asked that Culver City High School (CCHS) water polo players be allowed to speak first as it is a school night.
Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, announced that Item C-15 had been removed from the agenda.
The following item was considered out of sequence:
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Joint Public Comment - Items NOT on the Agenda
Mayor Puza invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Sophia V., CCHS Water Polo Team, discussed time spent at The Plunge; concern with the proposed closing of The Plunge for six 6 September 28, 2026
weeks in the middle of their training season; challenges; unsuccessful efforts to find alternative pools; acknowledgement of the importance of maintenance and reasons behind the closure; and requested that Culver City consider finding another way to achieve their goals.
Elizabeth P., CCHS Water Polo Team, discussed the proposed pool closure; reliance on The Plunge; concern with putting
unnecessary strain on staff and students; team members who have considered quitting due to difficulties the proposed closure would create; she requested that the City consider a closure from mid-February to late March that would be less impactful to the teams and better align with school schedules; and noted above average rain and storms forecast.
Leina G., CCHS Water Polo Team, discussed the benefits of water polo; negative effects of the proposed closure; difficulties already experienced by the team; concern with having the pool closed for most of the season; and problems created by having to use other facilities.
Julia G., CCHS Water Polo Team, discussed timing of the notification about the proposed closure of The Plunge; poor planning; time spent over the summer planning for a season they might not be able to have; concern that the lack of respect for the team could discourage future students from joining the team; she felt that this would not happen to a boys team; and she hoped that the City could reconsider the decision.
Jolee I., CCHS Water Polo Team, provided background on herself; discussed their reliance on the pool; hoped that the date for the closure would be moved to allow for maintenance at a different time; and encouraged the City to take time to understand the effect to the team when the pool is closed.
Eowyn D., CCHS Water Polo Team, discussed the effect of the proposed maintenance closure on the team; displacing the season; practices held late at night at distant, unfamiliar facilities; time spent commuting taken from homework, rest, and family time; and she asked that the City reconsider the closure period.
Adina A., CCHS Water Polo Team, provided background on herself; discussed participation in sports and the arts; disruption caused by the proposed closure; impacts of having to practice at a school outside Culver City; asked that the City move the closure period to a time when school aquatic sports are not in session; noted alternative time periods; and she felt they 7 September 28, 2026
deserved to experience all the benefits that the City and school offers them.
Victoria M., CCHS Water Polo Team, provided background on herself; discussed concern with the proposed closure of The Plunge; college scouts; not being at their full potential without proper practice; repercussions of the proposed closure; difficulty travelling to other pools; and she asked that the team be taken seriously.
Mayor Puza expressed appreciation for the feedback and requested that the City Manager look into the closure of The Plunge and possible alternatives.
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Presentations to City Council
Item P-1
Presentations of Culver City's Incorporation of Civic Assembly Comm.unity Engagement Recommendations
Carissa Smith, Chief Public Affairs and Public Engagement Officer, discussed understanding choices made by Culver City and the effects to residents; recommendations from the Ci vie Assembly; shaping the way Culver City engages residents in the budget process; moving toward priority-based budgeting; identification of what is important and what resources are invested; public engagement to inform the process; connecting resident input to priorities and decisions made; taking feedback to build a consistent, accessible, and meaningful approach to public engagement in the budget process; alignment with work already underway to strengthen existing practices; and further coordination.
Dustin Klemann, Communications and Public Information Officer, provided a summary of the material of record on Civic Assembly recommendations; presented a video of participants providing feedback on their experience; discussed connecting with engagements; examples of engagement; creating multiple entry points for people to participate; closing the feedback loop; sharing engagement results and questions; explaining budget changes and the reasons behind them; how community input factors into processes; recommendations highlighted for further discussion; the substantial roadmap to build on; expanding public participation and building an ongoing engagement system; 8 September 28, 2026
and he encouraged residents to stay engaged in continued conversation.
Alex Kuntzman, Communications Specialist, discussed the phased engagement process; alignment with the budget; understanding different perspectives across the community; expanding inperson conversations; ensuring genuinely inclusive participation; understanding differing perspectives; making the budget and the budget process easier to understand; and next steps.
Carissa Smith, Chief Public Affairs and Public Engagement Officer, expressed appreciation to participants, staff and City Council Members, and was looking forward to staying engaged.
Odis Jones, City Manager, officially welcomed Carissa Smith to the team.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding appreciation for the presentation; welcoming Carissa Smith to City staff; efforts to invite participants; closing the loop on recommendations and adoption of the majority of them; published results and recommendations; budget education opportunities; evaluation of the best way to provide education touchpoints; making educational but fun opportunities for engagement; having the engagement committee serve as the ambassadors; soliciting specific asks; the appointment process; allowing neighbors to decide who represents them; ensuring equity; pitching a budget problem to the group for feedback; and appreciation to the City Council for their leadership.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding appreciation for support and expansion of the team; intentionality and care; connection to City Council priorities; activating people; providing multiple entry points;
appreciation for the commitment to the work; and responsibility to the community and stakeholders.
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Joint Pub1ic Comment - Items NOT on the Agenda
Mayor Puza invited public comment noting that 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.
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Jeremy Bocchino, City Clerk, read the statement on hate speech and decorum and discussed the prohibition on campaign activity .
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Gloria Cowan was called to speak but was not present in person or online.
Mary Daval discussed the first meet up of Women On Bikes in 2017; current membership and rides; benefits of riding; regular rides; and their support for small business in and around Culver City with an emphasis on women and BIPOC-owned establishments.
Council Member McMorrin exited the dais.
Monica Richardson discussed the places where people grow up; childhood memories; building a 4 0-uni t apartment building on two small residential lots towering over the neighbors; loss of sunlight, breeze, parking and increased traffic; and she asked the City Council to think about their development decisions.
Jeanne Black indicated serving as a Planning Commissioner but speaking as an individual; discussed the Joint Powers Authority (JPA); poor decisions; use of RDA (Redevelopment Agency) money; composition of the JPA Board; she wanted to see community members appointed to the Public Finance Authority (PFA) Board; discussed accountability; public engagement; the process to appoint business members; and requirements to serve.
Debbie Gambino presented slides and discussed traffic conditions in the area; expressed concern about one-way traffic and cars on the narrow path; discussed Braddock and Lafayette; and problems with 40 cars coming in and out of the apartment building .
Ronald Ostrin provided background on himself; discussed worries that a recession is coming; unease with the City Council spending; money from reserves spent on affordable housing; costs that will be carried for years without any generation of revenue; cracked and lifting sidewalks; concerns with stretching police and fire too thin; he urged Culver City to slow down; and he asked for support of the CCHS Women's Water Polo Team.
James Winkler was called to speak but was not present in person or online.
Tamar Fuhrer, presented a PowerPoint, and was pleased that Item September 28, 2026
C-15 had been pulled; noted that the i tern had already been considered in Closed Session at the previous meeting; discussed crediting public service toward longevity pay; benefits to the new executives; highly compensated executives; recognition of institutional knowledge; providing expanded benefits to everyone who works for Culver City; equity; and inconsistency with stated values if the proposal is accepted just for executives.
Council Member McMorrin returned to the dais.
Odis Jones, City Manager, provided a brief response regarding the validity of the slide presented.
Marci Baun indicated serving on the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS} Commission but speaking on behalf of herself; asserted that the CCHS Swim Team and the Water Polo Team deserved their own pool; discussed a burgeoning sinkhole on Jacob and McManus; affects to the surrounding area and the foundation of a nearby house; liability; the Culver City Symphony free Halloween concert at Veterans Auditorium; and she reminded everyone to wear their spooky costume.
Christpher Michel expressed excitement for Better Overland and Safer Fox Hills; observed more people biking and walking in Culver City; new connections that would allow more people to get around safely; reported dropping his keys while riding that were found to be run over by a car; and the need to prevent traffic violence as soon as possible.
Melissa Sanders agreed with support for the Women's Water Polo Team; expressed opposition to Better Overland; was confused by the City Council decision to remove parking on the entire west side of Overland; discussed buildings without enough parking spaces; similar actions on Sepulveda, parallel to Overland; the car-centric location and need for people to drive; and concern with worsening traffic that impacts traffic violence.
Madeline Feldman discussed Flock cameras installed in Culver City; multiple lawsuits in other cities about the serious invasion of privacy; and she wondered whether Culver City would be another city that is sued for invading people's privacy.
Vice Mayor noted an upcoming agenda item regarding Flock cameras.
Jim Shanman discussed the successful Walk and Roll Festival; 11 September 28, 2026
appreciation for the support; Walk to School Day on October 7; the Park to Park Walk on October 1 7; appreciation for the proclamation; and he encouraged everyone to visit
ccwalkandroll.com for more information.
Vice Mayor Fish exited the dais.
Marti Paez provided background on herself; expressed support for the CCHS Girls Water Polo Team; discussed scholar athletes; and concern with cutting the season in half.
Angela Stowers echoed comments from the previous speaker about the Girl's Water Polo Team noting that a closure during their season would be hard on them; requested splitting the time between the winter and spring break to save the season; discussed buses to go to another pool if time can be found; impact on kids hoping to be recruited; noted that any
accommodation would be greatly appreciated; and related her own experience as a swimmer.
Adina Austin was called to speak but was not present in person or online.
Joy Rodriguez discussed the importance of listening to the opinions of the people; citizens who have asked that the Better Overland project be reconsidered; and application of standards to all Council Members on all issues .
Vice Mayor Fish returned to the dais .
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Receipt and Fi1ing of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER O'BRIEN
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY 3:00 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2026. o0o
Order of the Agenda
Joint Public Comment - Items Not on the Agenda was taken before and after Presentations to City Council, Items C-4, C-7, C-12, C-13, and C-14 were considered separately, and Item C-15 was removed from the agenda. responded
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Consent Ca1endar
Mayor Puza invited public comment.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Mayor Puza exited the dais.
Patrick Godinez spoke on Item C-7; indicated serving on the Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness (ACOHH) speaking on his own behalf; reported being a former unhoused neighbor and current interim housing participant at Dino's; expressed support for the work done by Jennifer Cree Swan and Associates on the five year plan to Combat Homelessness; discussed availability to the public; key components; capacity to pursue multiple funding streams; documenting outcomes; continuing to meet evolving requirements to compete for state and federal resources; and he proposed hiring an outside independent contractor to accomplish goals and reduce money spent by Culver City taxpayers.
Marci Baun indicated being a PRCS Commissioner speaking on her own behalf; spoke on Item C-13 because she felt it concerning that part of Brown Act law had created a two-tier class system as it relates to compensation; discussed what is not considered compensation; allowing a government employee to serve as a representative, receive a salary, and not count it as
compensation; the ability to vote on committees that serve their day job; concern with having a representative government if government employees are protected but do not have to recuse themselves; concern with Vice Mayor Fish pushing bike lanes for his employer, Janice Hahn; other scenarios that could raise concern that would be protected under the law; and she felt that the law should be challenged.
Mayor Puza returned to the dais.
Council Member Vera exited the dais.
Sebastian Hernandez indicated being a volunteer for Palms Unhoused Mutual Aid ( PUMA) speaking on behalf of himself; discussed his support for Item C-7; participants in Culver City's interim housing programs; cruel and inhumane shelters in Los Angeles as documented by CalMatters; guiding principles; leading with care and compassion; concern with kicking people 13 September 28, 2026
out for non-compliance rather than looking at what the
institution is doing wrong; those with serious concerns about retaliation for their consistent self-advocacy; facilities operated by Exodus Recovery; an individual exited to the streets; residents showing up at meetings to express strong concerns; the inability to rely on industry standards for program management or service provision for people experiencing homelessness; corruption and cruelty; centering feedback from program participants; and input as an opportunity to create a just and humane system of care.
Ron Bassilian was called to speak but was not present in person or online.
Seamus Garrity was called to speak but was not present in person or online.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding allowing additional time for the next speaker who is a member of the ACOHH, and allotted agenda item for members of
Committees, Boards, and Commissions (CBCs) to provide reports.
Shane Henson indicated that he had been asked to sp~ak on behalf of the ACOHH and that he had been advised to speak during Item C-7; discussed the Homeless Plan; formulation of the plan; appreciation from the ACOHH for the work done to create the plan; prioritization of Project Home key grant funding; partnership with Westside Cities Council of Governments (COG} to provide a regional solution for safe parking; percentage of homeless on the streets living in cars; expansion of Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) operating hours; appreciation to the
consultants and all who worked to make the Homeless Plan possible; he noted that the ACOHH was looking forward to making the recommendations a reality over the next five years; and, speaking as an individual, he indicated that he felt measurable goals or KPis (Key Performance Indicators) and a measurement of cost per program, per client were still missing from the Homeless Plan.
Council Member Vera returned to the dais .
Responding to inquiry, Mr. Henson discussed outstanding money in the Project Homekey Plus state grant program allocated for permanent supportive housing for veterans and behavioral health needs that Culver City could look into pursuing .
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Council Member O'Brien received clarification that he could be present on the dais for public comment, but would need to recuse himself before Council discussion of Item C-14.
David Metzler asked about Item C-4; proposed looking at how alleys paved using City funds that benefit 4-6 houses could be used to benefit the entire community; suggested that the City examine ways to prioritize pedestrian traffic; expressed concerns with AI and the in-kind grant for Item C-12; and he noted that with regard to Item C-14, when creating regulations, the City should keep in mind that each vehicle trip in a driverless vehicle creates more traffic than a private vehicle.
Ron Bassilian, Protect Culver City, discussed Item C-7; support for taking measures to preserve critical "mom and pop"
affordable housing stock; grants coming from the state; and he hoped that the FPPC {Fair Political Practices Commission} and the City Attorney would allow property owners to speak on property matters.
Item C-1
CC:HA:SA - Approval of Cash Disbursements for September 5, 2026 to September 18, 2026
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD: APPROVE CASH
DISBURSEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2026. o0o
Item C-2
CC:HA:SA:PA - Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on September 14, 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 SEPTEMBER 14, 2026.
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Item C-3
CC:HA:PFA - (1) Approval of an Agreement with KPMG LLP for a Strategic Capital Planning Assessment in a Total Amount Not to 15 September 28, 2026
Exceed $346,000; and (2) Other Direction to the City
Manager/Executive Director as Deemed Appropriate.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHROITY BOARD, AND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BOARD:
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KPMG LLP FOR
A STRATEGIC CAPITAL PLANNING ASSESSMENT IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $346,000; 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-4
CC: PFA - (1) Award of a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc in the Amount of $2,396,080 for the FY2026-27 Residential Pavement Rehabilitation Project, PS-005; (2) Authorization to the Public Works Director to Approve Change Orders to the Onyx Paving Company Contract in an Amount Not-toExceed $600,000 to Cover Contingency Costs (25%) and Paving of Additional Streets; (3) Authorization of a Task Order in the Amount of $148,216 with Transtech for Construction Inspection Services for the FY2026-27 Residential Pavement Rehabilitation Project, PS-005, Pursuant to the City's On-Call Agreement with Transtech; (4) Authorization to the Public Works Director to Approve Amendments to the Transtech Task Order in an Additional Amount Not to Exceed $37,000 to Cover Contingency Costs (25%) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BOARD:
1. AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC.
IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,396,080 FOR THE FY2026-27 RESIDENTIAL PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, PS-005; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS
TO THE ONYX PAVING COMPANY CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $600,000TO COVER CONTINGENCY COSTS (25%); AND,
3. AUTHORIZE A TASK ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $148,216 WITH TRANSTECH FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE FY2026- 16 September 28, 2026
27 RESIDENTIAL PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, PS-005, PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S ON-CALL AGREEMENT WITH TRANSTECH; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE TRANSTECH TASK ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $37,000 TO COVER CONTINGENCY COSTS (25%): AND,
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
6. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-5
CC - (1) Approval of an Affordable Housing Property Disposition Agreement Between the City and Actors Fund Housing Development Corporation for the Construction of a Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Project at 10401 Virginia Avenue {APNs 4209-027-905, 4209-029-900, 4209-029-923, 4209-029-924 & 4209-029-925) and (2) Adoption a Resolution Approving Actors Fund Housing Development Corporation's Application for Housing Development and Finance Connnittee Funding
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPERTY DISPOSITION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND ACTORS FUND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED-USE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 10401 VIRGINIA AVENUE (APNS 4209-027-905, 4209-029-900, 4209- 029-923, 4209-029-924 & 4209-029-925); AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE THE TERMS OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPERTY DISPOSITION AGREEMENT; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPERTY DISPOSITION AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND,
4. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING ACTORS FUND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION'S APPLICATION FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE FUNDING.
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Item C-6
CC - Approval of a Three-Year Agreement with Spectrum Enterprise for Continued Internet, Network, Security, Television, and Telephone Services at Culver City's Project Homekey Interim and Permanent Supportive Housing Program (3868 - 3900 Sepulveda Blvd.)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SPECTRUM ENTERPRISE FOR
CONTINUED INTERNET, NETWORK, SECURITY, TELEVISION, AND
TELEPHONE SERVICES AT CULVER CITY'S PROJECT HOMEKEY INTERIM AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM ( 38 68 - 3900 SEPULVEDA BLVD); AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE/REVIEW THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
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Item C-7
CC - Adoption of the Five-Year Culver City Homeless Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness 2026-2031 to Guide the City's Efforts to Prevent and Address Homelessness Over the Next Five Years
Christina Stoffers-Himmelman, Housing and Human Services Project Manager, discussed the need to correct the number qf Motel Master Leasing Units to indicate 46 on pages 3, 6, 13, and 14 of the Homeless Plan, and a correction to change the $900 million figure to $500 million on page 35 in the Funding Forecast Summary.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding appreciation for the work on the Plan; the lack of KPis; and support for defining metrics to measure the goals.
Jennifer Cree Swan, Jennifer Cree Swan and Associates, discussed the work to create KPis noting that had not been included in the Plan; departmental KPis; KPI dashboards; and the importance aligning KPis with City work.
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Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding staff agreement to associate a measurement with each goal to understand if they are achieved; quantifying cost per user to highlight the most effective interventions; incorporation into the plan vs. providing a report; support for continuing on the progress of reducing homelessness by 70% in the past 5 years; general support in the Plan to sustain naturally affordable housing; other places in City government to promote naturally affordable housing; incentive programs; amount spent for the size of the city as compared to others in the area; a request to add a reference to financial prudence to the Plan; going out for RFPs (Request for Proposals) to get the most competitive programs and services; county money that disappears into the programs; and strengthening language regarding financial responsibility.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT THE FIVE-YEAR CULVER CITY HOMELESS PLAN TO PREVENT AND COMBAT HOMELESSNESS 2026-2031 TO GUIDE THE
CITY'S EFFORTS TO PREVENT AND ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.
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Item C-8
CC - (1) Approval of the Downtown Culver City Business
Improvement District Advisory Board's ("BID") Annual Work Plan and Budget; (2) Consideration of Public Testimony Relative to a Proposed Increased Assessment; and (3) Adoption of a Resolution Declaring the Intent to Levy the BID's Assessment for 2027 and Setting a Public Hearing for October 13, 2026
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE THE DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT 2027 ANNUAL WORK PLAN AS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK; AND,
2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO LEVY THE DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT FOR 2027 AND SETTING OCTOBER 13, 2026, AS THE DATE FOR THE REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARING. o0o
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Item C-9
CC - (1) Approval of a Five-Year General Services Agreement with AM-TEC Total Security, Inc. for Replacement of the Fire Alarm Systems Located at all Three Fire Stations and Related
Maintenance in a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $194,817.03; and (2) Authorization to the Public Works Director to Approve Amendments to the Agreement in an Additional Amount Not to Exceed $30,000
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. APPROVE A FIVE-YEAR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AM-TEC TOTAL SECURITY, INC. FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
AT THREE FIRE STATIONS AND RELATED MAINTENANCE UPON EXPIRATION
OF THEIR ONE-YEAR WARRANTIES IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $194,817.03; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT IN AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000; 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 - Authorization to Release a Request for Proposals for an Economic and Community Investment Analysis and Strategic Implementation Plan· Related to Culver City's 2028 Olympic Activations
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR AN ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN RELATED TO THE CITY'S 2028 OLYMPIC ACTIVATIONS.
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Item C-11
CC - Receipt and filing of Measure CC, Measure C, and Measure CL Sales Tax Status Reports (FY 2025-2026, Third Quarter) and 20 September 28, 2026
Rea1 Property Transfer Tax Status Report (FY 2025-2026, Fourth Quarter), as approved by the Finance Advisory Committee THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: RECEIVE AND FILE THE MEASURE CC, C, CL, AND REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX STATUS REPORTS.
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Item C-12
CC - (1) Award an In-Kind, Off-Cyc1e Specia1 Events Grant in the Amount of $1,000 to the Artificia1 Inte11igence Los Angeles for a Fi1m Schoo1 Day Event and Designate the Event as CitySponsored Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding community concerns about associating Culver City with the event; the request for access to Town Plaza; job losses in the creative arts as a result of AI; benefits and drawbacks of AI; a request that Culver City's name and marketing not be spent against the event out of sensitivity for the many Culver City residents no longer employed in the film industry as a result of the emerging technology; public officials asking for a slow-down of the technology for environmental and societal dangers; and support for not having Culver City be an official sponsor.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the policy to utilize Town Plaza; allowing the event to take place without City marketing; evolving technology over the years; AI media companies locating in Culver City; corporate consolidation; broadening skill level along with advancements; sending the wrong message to an emerging industry; the event as a job fair; concern with scaring away opportunities for employees; and concern with a lack of quantifiable reasons for separating Culver City's support.
Further discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the ability to sponsor the event without doing marketing; liaison work in facilitating permits and onsi te management as meeting the $1,000 threshold for sponsorship; the definition of sponsorship; the financial component with fee waivers and in-kind staff time; participation in the planning or promotion of the event; public awareness of City sponsorship; existential threats to humanity posed by AI; significant environmental impacts compared to other technologies; support for removing the marketing component and continuing the event as is; inclusion on the community calendar; the calendar as a 21 September 28, 2026
part of marketing; social media and govdelivery promotion; the producer; the AI On the Lot festival; the known entity producing the event; the need for permission to use public space including the Plaza and the screen; inclusion in the community calendar with a mention of sensitivity to issues related to AI; honoring concerns by community members; ensuring that marketing blasts are not sent out about the event; and finding ways to adapt .
Council Member Vera exited the dais.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR FISH AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: AWARD AN IN-KIND, OFF-CYCLE SPECIAL EVENTS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LOS
ANGELES FOR THE FILM SCHOOL DAY EVENT AND DESIGNATE THE EVENT
AS CITY-SPONSORED WHILE NOT PROVIDING MARKETING FOR THE EVENT EXCEPT FOR INCLUSION ON THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
FISH, MCMORRIN, O'BRIEN, PUZA
NONE
VERA
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Item C-13
CC - Adoption of a Reso1ution Amending the City's Conf1ict of Interest Code Pursuant to the Po1itica1 Reform Act,
Incorporating the Terms of the Fair Po1itica1 Practices Commission's (FPPC) Mode1 Conf1ict of Interest Code, as Set Forth in Tit1e 2 of Ca1ifornia Code of Regu1ations Section 18730, and Rescinding Reso1ution No. 2024-R061
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT,
INCORPORATING, BY REFERENCE, THE TERMS OF THE FPPC' S MODEL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE, AS SET FORTH IN TITLE 2 OF, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS SECTION 18730, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R061.
Council Member Vera returned to the dais.
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 AND C-13.
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Item C-14
CC Adoption of an Ordinance
Classification, Standards and
Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Services
Establishing a New
Approval Procedures
Use
for
Council Member O'Brien recused himself and exited the dais.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the ability to add the operator in addition to the property owner as a responsible party; accountability if developments are out of scale or compliance with the Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Services Ordinance; the ability to move the ordinance forward as scheduled with the change; ensuring no surprises for operators; and appreciation for the work of staff on the issue.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR FISH AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW USE
CLASSIFICATION, STANDARDS AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES FOR
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FLEET SERVICES AS SHOWN IN ATTACHMENT 1 WITH ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE TO BE ADDED.
THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: FISH, MCMORRIN, PUZA, VERA
NOES: NONE
RECUSED: O'BRIEN
Council Member O'Brien returned to the dais.
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Item C-15
CC - (1) Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Executive Management Compensation Plan for the Period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029; (2) Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Classification and Salary Plan for Executive Management Relating to City Attorney Salary Adjustment Effective January 26, 2026; and (3) Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Classification and Salary Plan for Executive Management Effective Retroactive to July 13, 2026
This item was pulled from the agenda.
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Action Items
Item A-1
CC:PFA - (1) Approval of a Purchase Option Agreement with CF CC Investor LLC Giving the Culver City Public Finance Authority (Authority) the Exclusive Right, but not the Obligation, to Purchase 9050 Washington Boulevard during a Defined Option Period; (2) Authorization to the Executive Director to Sign the Purchase Option Agreement, Subject to Approval as to Form by the Authority's General Counsel; (3) Authorization of Payment of $375,000 by Authority to CF CC Investor LLC under the Terms of the Agreement; (4) Authorization of Expenditures by Authority Not-to-Exceed $500,000 for Related Due Diligence Analysis; and (5) Direction to City Manager/Executive Director as Deemed Appropriate
Adam Troy, Assistant City Manager, provided a summary of the material of record.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:
Patrick Godinez noted that when he was trying to sign up for Item C-7 he had to click on Item A-1 to submit it; discussed City investment to develop the economic atmosphere around the community; and he expressed support for letting the Housing Authority do their thing.
Gloria Cowan was called to speak but was not present online or in person.
Johanna Gullick was called to speak but could not be heard.
Crystal Alexander indicated that she was not speaking as a PRCS Commissioner but as a former City Treasurer; discussed her previous experience on large economic development projects; the and/or in the proposal; use of conduit financing vs. a revenue bond authority; evaluating the risk to a municipal government's balance sheet and taxpayers; properly structured non-resource conduit financing vs. a municipal revenue bond backed by the government's own enterprise revenues; guarantees,
appropriations, leases, and other support obligations that substantially change the conclusion; and she encouraged watching the item carefully.
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Ronald Ostrin discussed money spent on an option to buy 9050 Washington; additional monies necessary for study; public monies spent before anyone has made a public case for the purchase; purchase of several properties from a developer who has defaulted; debt run through the Finance Authority created by the City Council in April; the inability of residents to vote on the i tern; the 30 year obligation; payments inherited by children and grandchildren; and he asked for an independent appraisal, a 30 year forecast, a statement of public benefit, and that the City Council slow down, take their time, and not mortgage the future of the City .
Tamar Fuhrer clarified her previous comments noting that she had cited her sources on the Power Point and had used sources on the slide and the City Manager's contract as approved by the City Council; she reiterated a previous request that staff stop using the AI slide noting that there were many great photos of community members available; discussed the spring budget presentation where the City Manager indicated a focus on going back to basics; existing projects to complete; she questioned why the project that requires staff time and money was being entertained when the community is not asking for it; discussed public concern about whether the new JPA would succeed; she asked that every decision and action be made transparent to the public from day one with competitively procured due diligence contracts even if they fall within City Manager signature authority; requested a third party audit throughout that is posted on a public-facing website; and she felt that the public should not be made to be a constant watch dog noting that facts, data, and transparency matter.
Carolyn Libuser was called to speak but was not present in person or online.
Goran Eriksson reported reading the staff report and
attachments; concern that the City wants to pay $103 million for a building that sold five weeks ago for $ 71 million; discussed an unnamed tenant with unidentified money; the vote before the City Council to spend up to $875,000 just to hold the price; the presentation about potential usage; being a good steward of public finances; he asserted that the City was not meant to be a real estate speculator with public money; and he asked that the issue be tabled and the money not spent.
Marci Baun, PRCS Commission Vice Chair speaking on behalf of herself, discussed transparency; the item going on since June that had not been brought before the community until now when 25 September 28, 2026
the City Council is to make a decision on spending money on the item with no previous input from the community; and concern with recklessness with the people's money:
Christopher Michel was called to speak but was not present in person or online.
Melissa Sanders echoed comments from previous speakers; noted statements by the City Manager about going back to basics and fixing the sidewalks; she preferred that the money be spent redoing the parks; asked the City to stop spending money that is not theirs and using the City like a credit card to put them in debt; discussed fiscal malfeasance; and use of taxpayer funding to support what is best for Culver City.
Emily Fuller was called to speak but was not present in person or online.
T'Ana Allen, Deputy City Clerk, reminded the public that they could call into the meeting by phone at (310) 253-6996.
Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin asked that they circle back to her.
David Metzler indicated that he did not have specific comments to make as he was not sure what was going on as a result of negotiation requirements; suggested that the public be informed when there is a negotiation that limits what can be disclosed; and he suggested that the JPA needed some outside eyes and ears including public financing and redevelopment experts as well as community and business members to help give the public more confidence in what is happening behind closed doors.
Tyson Sayles pointed out fiscal impacts of the decision beyond $103 million; discussed property tax; the fiscal hole created by taking the item off the tax rolls; current interest rates; cost of taking on the debt before improvements for an expensive Class A office building; his experience overseeing the
conversion of historic buildings to housing in the Los Angeles area; and he asked that the City Council not spend money on a whim.
Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin felt the process had been done backwards and in the shadows; discussed the request for up to $875,000 for due diligence on a potential $103 million building before completing independent appraisal, finance and
feasibility analysis, and public engagement; understanding why Culver City wants to buy the building; she questioned why the 26 September 28, 2026
public was not involved first; asked who bore the financial risk; discussed potential obligations beyond the purchase price; serious Brown Act questions about whether the purpose of the purchase was discussed in Closed Session; compliance with the law; cumulative financial commitments that can get cities into trouble; and she asked that questions be answered before committing public monies.
Emily Fuller asked about the difference in price between the previous sale and the current assessment; discussed the many things that need to be fixed; concern that money is suddenly available for the project; repaving; bumps between Culver Center and Sepulveda; the need for fiscal responsibility; the Gun Store purchase; and she expressed agreement with those who did not want to see Culver City waste money on things that are not needed.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding appreciation for the public comment; valid concerns; concerns to be examined if the item moves forward; the original intent to reconstitute the Board; City Council consensus to agendize consideration reconstituting the PFA Board; inclusion of community members and business community members; PFAs in the state of California; adding transparency; future potential uses that are not what the property is zoned for; the timing for changing the zoning code in order to open up the potential for other usage; use of the same process any other entity would have to go through; a recommendation to do a CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) and traffic impact analysis; money approved for street paving in the Consent Calendar; projects in progress; stated goals of the City Council; comments made that Culver City is not a real estate investment entity; examples of real estate transactions through the redevelopment agency; ensuring the growth of the City; Public Private Partnerships; benefits; project feasibility; attractiveness to investors; ensuring that the General Fund is not being encumbered; revenue financing; separating the City's financial obligations from the entity; and support for exploring the opportunity.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding evaluation of conduit bond structure; repayment from project revenue, not Culver City; clarification that the General Fund would not be exposed; concerns shared by the public with the statement that the property would be "purchased with a conduit and/ or revenue financing structure" and "there is no current financial impact contemplated to the City's General Fund"; the need for a mandate that there would be no financial 27 September 28, 2026
impact to Culver City's General Fund; conduit financing secured by project revenue; not having Culver City be an issuer; due diligence conversations; use of a bankruptcy mode SPE of the PFA that issues conduit bond financing secured by project revenues and the private sector; steps to evaluating the potential; competition; ensuring not getting beat out for the project; site control; deals that come to the City Council all the time; execution; engagement; and processes along the way.
Further discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the unsolicited proposal; the potentially lucrative opportunity for Culver City; potential workforce housing and community programs; feedback from the public; efforts to maintain leverage for Culver City; staff agreement to make the presentation available to the public; clarification that the proposal included new construction and teardown rather than a conversion; housing development opportunity; the intention for workforce housing; addressing the middle income bracket; potential for making evaluation costs palpable; the proposed recreation center; economic activity in the downtown area; providing stability; issues after COVID; concerns with
speculative purchasing; six properties owned by Culver City being used for housing projects; support for investing in housing; using financing tools that are attractive to
developers; factors to determine viability; economic data; ensuring an appropriate infrastructure plan; legal expenses; City Manager staff experience doing similar projects; process integrity; going beyond standard operating procedures with due diligence; profitability; utilizing experienced third party evaluators to formulate a recommendation; cost benefit analysis; providing a timeframe for positive returns on the project; support for providing context; and appreciation for the work done to evaluate the project wholistically.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding reserve bond financing vs. conduit bond financing; concern with putting the General Fund in jeopardy; misinformation being spread; assurance that revenue from the General Fund would not be going to support anything; phases to the evaluation; the importance of evaluating Economic Development deals to lead to future prosperity; City Council decisions to invest in
infrastructure and allow the City to get back to basics; the i tern coming from the special purpose of the PFA secured by project revenue and the private sector; work toward getting a credible evaluation and recommendation; a suggestion to move forward with only evaluating the conduit bond; evaluation of a purchase option contract that allows for site control and 28 September 28, 2026
further evaluation; concern with loopholes with
parts; the conduit bond structure that would be
City Council; other deals that have been
the many moving
proposed to the
evaluated and
determined not to move ahead; staff agreement to take revenue funding out of the Power Point presentation; the purchase option contract on a property that is being considered by the City Council; evaluation of a conduit bond structure that would be potentially based off project revenues; moving ahead to get site control to move to the next step; economic impact information; price of the property; speculation; the Transfer Tax that has not been paid to the City; clarification that Culver City is currently negotiating with a bank on a property that was foreclosed upon; payment of the remaining loan balance; clarification that statements made about previous sale price are not factual; language used in the submitted letter of intention; and evaluation of the purchase of the asset.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding appreciation for care taken with the presentation and repetition to allow understanding of new concepts and messaging; narrative and facts; the strategic planning session; shifting the narrative about funding and Council action to what is actually happening; proposals that do not come forward; timing of bringing i terns forward; staff engagement in a methodical process; not going before a public body unless an item has been deemed to be of substance; confidentiality agreements;
proprietary information including corporate financials; the ultimate decision of the City Council; former presidential appointees who work for Culver City; other communities engaging in a similar process for the significant project; examination of data; public presentations; outside counsel; team
recommendations; timeline; and next steps.
Further discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding the request for an "up to" figure and that might not require the full amount; encouragement for people to look into the experience of Carissa Smith; City Council authority; appreciation for the framework; involvement of the
Communications and Public Affairs team to shape the framework; ensuring that legal procedures are followed; community education and collaboration; having the vision and foresight to see what is possible for Culver City; level of community engagement; the opportunity to support affordable housing as well as revenue goals; appreciation for the commitment to transparency; being faithful to the process; commitment and due diligence; and the potentially transformative opportunity.
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Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding legitimate questions about the purchase price, cost to
taxpayers, and ultimate use of the property that should be answered before voting to purchase; appreciation for thorough questioning; next steps for community engagement; the due diligence and decision path; consequences of doing nothing; potential benefits; thinking strategically about the future of the six acres; outcomes that are not guaranteed; and support for sharing the presentation online with a website including metrics and additional information.
Additional discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding addressing public concerns by striking language; clarification that the concerning language is not in the contract; repeated staff agreement to strike the language out of the Power Point presentation; clarification that the language is not included in any legal documents that the City Council is taking action on; assurances to the public that the City Council is being a good steward of City funds and that General Funds would not be attached or jeopardized; inclusion of a copy of the presentation in the City Council recap; and agreement to send a separate email blast to subscribers to educate about the opportunity and the decision made.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER O'BRIEN, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR FISH
AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND CULVER CITY PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BOARD:
1. APPROVE THE FORM OF A PURCHASE OPTION AGREEMENT WITH CF CC
INVESTOR LLC GIVING THE AUTHORITY THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT, BUT NOT THE OBLIGATION, TO PURCHASE 9050 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD DURING A
DEFINED OPTION PERIOD AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER, THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF THE AUTHORITY, THE CITY ATTORNEY AND THE GENERAL
COUNSEL OF THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE SUCH CHANGES, INSERTIONS AND
OMISSIONS TO THE PURCHASE OPTION AGREEMENT THAT ARE IN THE BEST
INTEREST OF THE CITY AND THE AUTHORITY AS THE CITY MANAGER,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CITY ATTORNEY AND GENERAL COUNSEL MAY
APPROVE PROVIDED, SUCH CHANGES, INSERTIONS AND OMISSIONS ARE CONSISTENT WITH CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF $375,000 IN EARNEST MONEY UNDER THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 FOR DUE DILIGENCE RELATED ANALYSIS; AND,
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY /AUTHORITY GENERAL COUNSEL TO 30 September 28, 2026
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND,
6. ENSURE THAT "AND/OR" LANGUAGE IS STRUCK FROM THE POWER POINT
PRESENTATION THAT WILL BE PROVIDED ONLINE WITH A COUNCIL RECAP OR SEPARATE EMAIL SENT OUT ON THE ITEM.
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Pub1ic 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
Discussion ensued between staff and Council Members regarding a request for an additional meeting on November 16, 2026. 31 September 28, 2026
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 11:26 p.m., 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 Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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Jee y Bocchino
CIT ERK of Cl lver City, California
EX-OFFICIO CL of the ~ity 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
Culver City, California
MAYOR o Culver City, California and CHAIR of the Successor o the Culver City Redevelopment Agency Board,
pment Financing Authority, Culver City Housing
ty Board, Culver City Parking Authority, and Culver
City Public Finance Authority
Date: October 13, 2026
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