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By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter For a short time Monday night it looked like the third time might be a charm for the supporters of the Culver City Ice Arena. With the item once again on the agenda as an information item, the "zealots" were out in full force, packing the Council chamber and offering their pleas to the City Council to "do something" to save the 52-year old arena and ice rink. The almost-salvation came during public comment when Shannon Takahashi, a member of the family that...
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter Karlo Silbiger Karlo Silbiger was one of three new board members who were elected in the November 2009 election, receiving almost 60 per cent of the vote. He served as Board Vice President for 2011 and Board President in 2012. In addition, he served as a member of the Board's budget subcommittee and was a member of the District Community Arts Team, serving both positions from 2009 to 2011. The son of former City Council member Gary Silbiger, Karlo Silbiger...
It took two-plus hours, 18 speakers, 11 written comments, and a lengthy question and answer session with City staff, but the Culver City Redevelopment Agency approved an affordable housing project agreement at 4043 Irving Place at its August 9 meeting. The agreement stipulates that the Redevelopment Agency Board will provide the developers, 4043 Irving Place Investors, LLC, with approximately six million in funding for the creation of a 12-unit project, with nine units at a “moderate” rental rate and three units at a “low-income” rate. While e...
