City of Culver City

The City of Culver City launched a new, publicly accessible residential development dashboard, providing residents and stakeholders with an up-to-date, transparent view of housing projects currently under development review. This online report, which will be updated monthly, details key information on each project, including its type, status, and the number of units, with a breakdown of affordable versus market-rate housing units. As of November 2024, the pipeline includes 26 active residential projects across the City, totaling 4,160 units, of which 538 are designated as affordable housing. This exceeds the City’s total Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) obligation, which requires planning for 3,341 new housing units by 2029. The new reporting underscores Culver City's ongoing commitment to addressing the growing demand for housing while ensuring equitable access to affordable living options. The launch of the dashboard follows the recent approval by the City Council of a new General Plan and Zoning Code, designed to streamline the development process and support the city’s growth. These updates are part of Culver City's continued effort to create a balanced mix of housing opportunities to meet the needs of its diverse population. “We are committed to fostering a transparent and efficient process for housing development in Culver City,” said Mark Muenzer, Planning and Development Director. “The updates to the General Plan and Zoning Code have helped facilitate the housing development necessary to accommodate our growing population. We want the public to have easy access to information on these projects, which represent our efforts to help create both affordable and market-rate housing.” The new dashboard is now available to the public and can be accessed via the City’s official website. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5QihcmE

The City of Culver City is pleased to announce that J.R. Wright is the City's new Chief Information Officer. He will lead the Information Technology Department and will report to City Manager John Nachbar. "I am truly excited to join the dedicated team at Culver City and to have the opportunity to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals. My mission is to leverage the power of technology to enhance the quality of life for residents, support local businesses, and help create a more connected, efficient, and responsive government. As technology continues to evolve, I look forward to collaborating with the residents and businesses of Culver City to ensure we stay ahead of the curve. I am deeply committed to serving this community, and I am eager to engage with residents, partner with fellow public agencies, and implement innovative solutions that align with Culver City’s ongoing focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and progress. I am thrilled to be a part of this vibrant, forward-thinking community, and I’m confident that together, we will accomplish great things," Wright said. He assumes the position following the retirement of long-time Chief Information Officer Michele Williams. Learn more about Wright: https://lnkd.in/gpXjWsxd

Congratulations to our new Mayor, Vice Mayor, and newly elected City Council Members. Dan O'Brien will lead the Culver City City Council in 2025 after being unanimously selected for the position by fellow City Council Members on Monday. City Council Members also voted unanimously for Freddy Puza to serve as Vice Mayor. Albert Vera Jr. and Yasmine-Imani McMorrin were sworn-in for their second term after being re-elected in November. Bryan "Bubba" Fish was also sworn-in, having been elected by residents during the November election. After eight years of service on the City Council, Council Member Göran Eriksson ended his term on Monday due to term limits. He reflected on the work he helped accomplish during his time on the City Council, including addressing the homelessness crisis, organizing the Feed Culver initiative during the pandemic, beginning to run City buses on biogas, approving the Culver Steps and Ivy Station developments, and completing a citywide municipal fiber network. The first City Council meeting in 2025 is set for January 13th at the Culver City Senior Center. The Mike Balkman Council Chambers will be undergoing renovations to its technology systems.

We thank everyone who attended the 2024 State of the City, hosted by The Wende Museum and presented by Culver City Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin. The evening celebrated this last year in Culver City, emphasizing achievements and moments, as well as highlighting women leaders in the community. The full presentation, including Mayor McMorrin's remarks, can be found by visiting the Culver City YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gWDkkis5. Thank you to The Wende Museum for hosting, and women-owned businesses including Monroe Place, i.8sushi, Copenhagen Pastry, and Hey, Sunshine Kitchen that participated in the event. Photo by Chris Valle Photography.

These photos show some of our incredible Culver CityBus operations and fleet services staff working this Thanksgiving. I am deeply grateful for the amazing team at Culver CityBus who keep our communities moving, even during the holidays. Thank you for your dedication and service - wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday! #culvercitybus #culvercity City of Culver City Tamar F.

The City of Culver City now offers residents, businesses, and design professionals access to permitting services online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with the new Culver City Online Permitting Portal. To use all the services we provide you must register and create a user account. You can view permit information, get questions answered and access other permit services online. We trust this new online option will provide the community with a new, higher level of service. The permitting services include: - Building - Planning - Engineering - Fire - Cannabis Visit the Culver City Online Permits Portal to create an account and get started today: https://lnkd.in/dJyhwxKr

You're Invited: Culver City State of the City Address 2024 ________________________________________ The Culver City community is invited to enjoy a reception with light refreshments followed by Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin's State of the City Address, hosted by the Wende Museum, on Wednesday, November 20th. • 5:30 PM - Reception • 6:30 PM - Mayor's State of the City Address • 6:50 PM - Post Presentation Reception • 7:30 PM - Closing No ticket or RSVP required, but RSVP is requested for planning purposes. You can RSVP using the Eventbrite webpage. https://t.ly/21Xvt Transportation and Parking We encourage you to use alternative forms of transportation to access the event. Culver CityBus Line 7 offers service along Culver Blvd. On-site parking at the Wende Museum and Veterans Memorial Park is limited.

We are proud to announce the Farragut Connector Replacement Project in Culver City is now complete. The Project, which was improving a section of pathway that provides bicyclists and pedestrians access along Farragut Drive between Jasmine Avenue and Jackson Avenue, began in Spring 2024 by the Public Works Division of the City of Culver City. It included demolition of the existing path and construction of new fencing, pedestrian-oriented lighting, plants and trees with an irrigation system, a combined bottle filler/pet drinking fountain, and permeable pavement. “This is more than a beautification project as it is an important effort to enhance the neighborhood and all who use the section to traverse through the area,” said Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin. “I appreciate our staff’s focus on improving this path by bringing voices of all who use it and creating something we can be proud of as a community.” The project had a number of objectives, including: - Widen the path, using the entire width of the City’s 25’ parcel of land (instead of just 10’ as it did before), to provide additional room to traverse the path more safely - Improve the appearance of the path, including ensuring that new plants and trees are irrigated to maintain their health - Enhance safety at the Jasmine side of the path by directing users to “stay right” and strategically placing mirrors and pavement markings to guide them - Install illuminated bollards to light up the path at night for safety but minimize spill over into the windows of the adjacent homes - Community feedback showed the preferences of a linear path design, a focus on landscape, privacy, and safety, as well as minimizing dwell time, so it is utilized as travel path “The Public Works Department strives to make our residential neighborhoods safer and more walkable,” said Demitri, Public Works Director. “This great project is one such example. The project was also completed under budget and was well-received by everyone in the area." The Project also has a public art component. City Council commissioned artist Sonia Romero to create a tiled art installation on the north facing wall with a focus on the area’s history. The artwork is scheduled to be completed by Spring 2025.

The Culver City community is invited to enjoy a reception with light refreshments followed by Culver City Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin’s State of the City Address in the Garden at the Wende Museum, 10808 Culver Blvd, on Wednesday, November 20th. ➡️ 5:30 PM - Reception ➡️ 6:30 PM - Mayor’s State of the City Address ➡️ 6:50 PM - Post Presentation Reception ➡️ 7:30 PM - Event Ends Please RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gyEuXcHi Transportation and Parking We encourage you to use alternative forms of transportation to access the event. Culver CityBus Line 7 offers service along Culver Blvd. On-site parking at the Wende Museum is limited. Parking is available at the Veterans Memorial Park and the Culver City Senior Center, a few minute walk from the Wende Museum. Questions? If you have questions regarding this event, please call (310) 253-6000 or email the City Manager’s Office.

The General Plan 2045 and Zoning Code are now in effect! The associated General Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map are also available online in an interactive map format. To view the General Plan, Zoning Code and maps, please visit https://lnkd.in/gghF63xE. The General Plan 2045 and Zoning Code will shape development in the City for the next 20 years. For any questions, please contact Advance Planning at advance.planning@culvercity.org or at (310)253-5774.