Culver City meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Culver City Council weighs $4.4M bioretention contract; committees meet on housing, sustainability

Culver City officials this week considered a $4.4 million construction contract for a citywide bioretention basin project, along with a $665,000 financial planning agreement, according to the Aug. 10 City Council agenda. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

City Council agenda

The council’s consent agenda included several notable items:

• A $4,402,836 construction contract to Toro Enterprises for the Citywide Bioretention Basin Project (PW006), plus up to $440,283 in change orders and budget amendments totaling $1.3 million.
• A $665,000 amendment to Ernst & Young U.S. LLP for a comprehensive financial plan and reserve analysis, bringing the aggregate to $714,500.
• A $135,558 one-year agreement with Throne Labs Inc. for two Throne units at Culver City Park.
• Approval of final plans and bid authorization for the Annual Street Pavement and Concrete Rehabilitation Project FY 26-27 (PS-005).
• Approval of assignment agreements for Jubilo Village Affordable Housing Project loans between the City, Housing Authority, and Public Finance Authority.

The agenda also included a closed session on anticipated litigation and recognition presentations for Black Business Month and Fiesta La Ballona’s 75th anniversary.

Advisory committees

Two advisory committees met Aug. 12, both with agendas but no published minutes.

The Disability Advisory Committee considered electing a chair and vice chair, drafting a biannual report to the City Council covering January–June 2026 accomplishments and July–December 2026 plans, and approving a letter recommending staff training in people-first language and disability etiquette. The committee also weighed nominations for an “Outstanding Service to Persons with Disabilities” commendation and appointments to ad hoc subcommittees.

The Finance Advisory Committee considered approving two tax status reports for transmittal to the City Council: the Measure CC, Measure C, and Measure CL sales tax report for Q3 of FY26, and the Real Property Transfer Tax report for Q4 of FY26. It also received reports from the Government Efficiency, Structural Revenue Review, Affordable Housing, and Contingency Reserve ad hoc subcommittees, and selected annual officers for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2027.

Cancelled meeting

The regular meeting of the MLK Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Committee scheduled for Aug. 19 was cancelled. The agenda consisted solely of a notice of cancellation; no business was conducted.

Coming up

• **Aug. 25 – Standing Sustainability Subcommittee (special meeting):** Discussion of a zoning code amendment to the Landscaping Ordinance, a Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District study, options for regulating artificial turf, and proposed smoking restrictions.
• **Aug. 25 – Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness (special meeting):** Discussion of proposed changes to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (CCMC 15.09.200) and Tenant Protections (CCMC 15.09.300), plus review of subcommittee structure including the 2027 Homeless Count, Homeless Initiative, and Outreach and Engagement.
• **Aug. 26 – Planning Commission:** Agenda is procedural only, with no substantive items listed.
• **Aug. 26 – Standing Economic Development Subcommittee:** Approval of Feb. 5 minutes, updates on the 2026 Kick It With Culver City and Summer Sunset Music Series, discussion of potential Media Park activations, and updates on Culver Commons, Culver Apartments, and Icon West projects.

Culver City Council to weigh $4.4M bioretention contract; recent meetings covered tree maintenance, cultural affairs

The most consequential item on the Culver City Council's agenda for its Aug. 10 meeting is a $4.4 million construction contract for a citywide bioretention basin project. The council will also consider a $665,000 financial planning agreement and other items. Recent meetings of city boards and commissions covered tree maintenance, cultural affairs, equity, landlord-tenant mediation, parks, civil service, and governance, but no decisions have been reported because minutes have not yet been published.

Upcoming City Council meeting (Aug. 10)

The council will vote on several consent items, including:

• Award of a $4,402,836 construction contract to Toro Enterprises for the Citywide Bioretention Basin Project (PW006), plus up to $440,283 in change orders and budget amendments totaling $1.3 million.
• Approval of a $665,000 amendment to Ernst & Young U.S. LLP for a comprehensive financial plan and reserve analysis (aggregate $714,500).
• Approval of a $135,558 one-year agreement with Throne Labs Inc. for two Throne units at Culver City Park.
• Approval of final plans and bid authorization for the Annual Street Pavement and Concrete Rehabilitation Project FY 26-27 (PS-005).
• Approval of assignment agreements for Jubilo Village Affordable Housing Project loans between the City, Housing Authority, and Public Finance Authority.

The meeting also includes a closed session on anticipated litigation and recognition presentations for Black Business Month and Fiesta La Ballona's 75th anniversary.

Recent meetings (July 27 – Aug. 5)

All recent meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are unknown. The agendas included:

• **City Council (July 27):** Closed session negotiations for 3835 Watseka Avenue with Rethink Culver LLC and for 10401 Virginia Avenue with Actors Fund Housing Development Corporation. Also on the agenda: approval of a $500,000 increase to West Coast Arborists, Inc. agreement for a total of $1,742,082 for FY 2026-2027; authorization to publish bids for the annual sidewalk, curb and gutter, and driveway approach project (PZ-428); and authorization to release a request for proposals for off-street parking management services.
• **Cultural Affairs Commission (July 28):** Review and authorization of the Cultural Affairs Commission Biannual Written Report to the City Council; update and presentation by Artist Laureate Victoria Marks.
• **Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (July 28):** Review of Diversity Awareness Projects and Public Events, Projects, and Budget subcommittee reports; potential approval of a July 2026 Biannual Report to City Council; election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson; review of Ad Hoc Subcommittees.
• **Landlord Tenant Mediation Board (July 29):** Quarterly reports on mediated cases and mediation requests for July 2025–July 2026; discussion and authorization of a draft report to City Council on 2025 accomplishments and 2026 proposed activity; discussion of a sample mock trial and revisions to the good faith mediation form; administration of oath to new members.
• **Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (Aug. 4):** Receipt and filing of the FY 2026/2027 adopted budget and a report on Culver City park fields; approval of minutes from July 7, 2026; updates from subcommittees; review of the 2026 meeting calendar.
• **Civil Service Commission (Aug. 5):** Merit Awards for 30 employees for FY 2025/2026; extension of eligible lists for Police Records Technician and Sewer Lift Station Electro Mechanic; oath of office to a new member; selection of Chair and Vice Chair; approval of minutes from June 3, 2026.
• **Standing Governance Subcommittee (Aug. 5):** Discussion of the new elections webpage and public campaign finance portal; discussion of a democracy voucher program and public matching funds; discussion of a potential comprehensive Culver City Charter review; approval of minutes from April 1, 2026.

Coming up

• **City Council Meeting** – Aug. 10, 2026 (today). The council will consider the bioretention contract, financial plan, and other items listed above.
• **Disability Advisory Committee** – Aug. 12, 2026. The committee will elect a chair and vice chair, draft a biannual report to the City Council, consider a letter recommending staff training in people-first language and disability etiquette, and consider nominations for an 'Outstanding Service to Persons with Disabilities' commendation.

Culver City Roundup: Council Eyes Tree Maintenance Funding, Real Estate Talks; Multiple Boards Set Leadership Elections

Culver City's advisory bodies and commissions held a busy stretch of meetings the week of July 21, though minutes have not yet been published for any of them. The most consequential items appeared on the July 27 City Council agenda, including a proposed $500,000 increase to a tree maintenance contract and closed-session real estate negotiations on two properties.

City Council — July 27

The Council agenda listed closed-session negotiations for two properties: 3835 Watseka Avenue with Rethink Culver LLC and 10401 Virginia Avenue with Actors Fund Housing Development Corporation. No outcomes are available, as minutes have not been published.

In open session, the Council was set to consider a $500,000 increase to the West Coast Arborists, Inc. agreement, bringing the total to $1,742,082 for FY 2026-2027 for citywide tree maintenance. The agenda also included authorization to publish bids for the annual sidewalk, curb and gutter, and driveway approach project (PZ-428), and authorization to release a request for proposals for off-street parking management services.

Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness — July 21

This committee was scheduled to vote on approving the revised final draft of the 2026–2031 Homeless Plan and recommend its adoption by the City Council (item 27-144C-2). The agenda also included a presentation from the Planning and Development Department on the Pro Housing designation and SB-179 (item 27-142P-1), approval of June 16 meeting minutes, introductions of new members Vanessa Martin and Nicholas Golowko, and appointment of a new chair and vice chair.

The regular meeting of the Cultural Affairs Commission, also scheduled for July 21, was cancelled.

Planning Commission — July 22

The Planning Commission agenda called for election of a Chair and Vice Chair, appointment of committee members, and discussion of a report to the City Council on commission accomplishments and proposed activities for the next six months.

Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee — July 28

This committee was set to review and potentially approve the Diversity Awareness Projects Ad Hoc Subcommittee report, consider recommendations on the 2026-2027 Public Events, Projects, and Budget Ad Hoc Subcommittee report, and approve a biannual report for transmittal to City Council. The agenda also included election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to serve until July 2027, and review of whether to dissolve or form ad hoc subcommittees.

Cultural Affairs Commission — July 28

The commission was scheduled to review and authorize a biannual written report to the City Council covering accomplishments from January through June 2026. The agenda also included an update and presentation by Artist Laureate Victoria Marks.

Landlord Tenant Mediation Board — July 29

The board was set to discuss quarterly reports of mediated cases and mediation requests for July 2025–July 2026, and consider authorizing a draft report to the City Council on 2025 accomplishments and 2026 proposed activity. The agenda also included discussion of a sample mock trial, revisions to the good faith mediation form, and administration of the oath of office to newly appointed or reappointed board members.

Coming Up

• **August 4 — Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission:** Will receive the FY 2026/2027 adopted budget and a report on Culver City park fields.
• **August 5 — Civil Service Commission:** Will recognize 30 employees with merit awards for FY 2025/2026 and administer the oath of office to a newly appointed commission member.
• **August 5 — Standing Governance Subcommittee:** Will discuss a democracy voucher program, public matching funds, and a potential comprehensive review of the Culver City Charter.

Note: All recent meetings listed above are marked "agenda only" — minutes have not yet been published. Items described reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed outcomes.

Culver City Council set to discuss Watseka Avenue property deal; commissions reorganize across busy week

Culver City's elected and advisory bodies covered ground on property negotiations, capital projects, and committee leadership over the past two weeks, though official minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings — so outcomes cannot be confirmed from the available record.

City Council — July 13

The City Council agenda listed a closed session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss real property negotiations for 3835 Watseka Avenue with Rethink Culver LLC. The regular session, scheduled for 7:00 p.m., included several items on the consent calendar:

• Approval of final plans and bid authorization for the Safer Fox Hills Project Phase 1 (CIP PZ923).
• A $250,000 five-year roof maintenance agreement with Commercial Industrial Roofing Company Inc.
• Approval of final plans for the Transfer Station Stormwater Diversion Upgrades project.
• Adoption of an ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 15.02.1160 to update the California Green Building Code reference.
• A proclamation recognizing July as "Parks Make Life Better!" Month.

Because only the agenda is available, it is not yet known which items were approved, modified, or continued.

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission — July 7

The PRCS Commission was scheduled to elect a chair and vice chair, receive and file a report on Older Americans Month activities, and consider creating a Childcare Subsidy Ad Hoc Subcommittee. The agenda also included drafting a biannual report to the City Council and appointing commission members as liaisons to outside associations and committees. Minutes are not yet published.

Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee — July 14

The Standing Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee was set to receive updates on housing and homelessness capital projects from the Housing and Human Services Department, along with an update on Project Homekey, a state-funded homelessness initiative. No action or decisions were scheduled beyond discussion and receipt of information.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee — July 16

The committee was scheduled to swear in members for 2026-27 and select a new chair and vice chair. Agenda items included dissolving the Tri-School Area Safe Routes to School and Ballona Creek Bike Path project subcommittees, creating a new Ballona Creek Bike Path ad hoc subcommittee, reviewing and authorizing a biannual report to the City Council, and discussing potential changes to the committee's name and purpose.

Cancelled meeting

The MLK Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Committee's regular meeting scheduled for July 15 at the Culver City Senior Center, Room C75 and C77, was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Coming up

• **July 21 — Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness:** The committee will consider approving the revised final draft of the 2026-2031 Homeless Plan and recommending its adoption by the City Council (item 27-144C-2). New members Vanessa Martin and Nicholas Golowko are to be introduced, and a new chair and vice chair appointed. A presentation on the Pro Housing designation and SB-79 is also scheduled.
• **July 22 — Planning Commission:** Elections for chair and vice chair are on the agenda, along with committee member appointments and a report to the City Council on commission accomplishments and proposed activities for the next six months.
• **July 21 — Cultural Affairs Commission:** The regular meeting has been cancelled.

All recent meeting outcomes remain unconfirmed until minutes are published. Readers can consult the city's official agendas and minutes for authoritative records.