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The Culver City Democratic Club last week overwhelmingly endorsed candidates Meghan Sahli-Wells, Thomas Small and Daniel Lee for the three open seats on the Culver City Council. The endorsement, voted by Club members, immediately followed a forum during which all Democratic candidates responded to questions about their experience and perspectives. The previous evening, the Los Angeles Democratic Party endorsed the same three candidates for the Council seats. The three were endorsed on the first...
Community Development • SteelHouse – Building plans were approved on January 8 for structural seismic upgrades at 3644 Eastham Drive. • Airport Marina Ford – Building plans were approved on December 28 for the installation of a parts carousel at 6002 Centinela Avenue. • Apple, Inc. – The Building Safety Division issued a Building Permit on January 11th for a 73,024 square foot tenant improvement for minor demolition work, new non-structural partitions, new doorways, new finishes, and modific...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist The City of Compton did not have votes from its council to place the following measures on the November 3, 2015 ballot when the council voted in June, 2 - 2 with one abstaining, and so these measures failed: raising the sales tax one cent to 10 percent; a cap on city council salaries; limiting the city council to two meetings a month; and giving the mayor sole discretion over hiring and firing the city manager. Los Angeles Southwest College hosted a...
With three storms arriving this week the Culver City Fire Department is urging residents to be prepared. Free sandbags are available to Culver City residents at Fire Station 1 located at 9600 Culver Blvd. for emergency flooding and erosion control. The sand and sandbags are stored next to the driveway/gate located on the north side of Irving Place. Residents may use the shovel, sand and sandbags provided to fill up to 25 bags. For additional information, please visit www.culv...
City Manager's Update By John Nachbar Community Development Department • Parcel B and Town Plaza Project City Council Action Proposed for December 21st – The City of Culver City has been working with Combined, the developer selected to construct a multi-use project at 9300 Culver Boulevard, also known as Parcel B. The Town Plaza Expansion Improvements on the City Parcel is intended to provide a new venue for art, music, and other public events in the downtown and was created by abandoning the po...
With three storms approaching this week the Culver City Fire Department is urging residents to be prepared. Free sandbags are available to Culver City residents at Fire Station 1 located at 9600 Culver Blvd. for emergency flooding and erosion control. The sand and sandbags are stored next to the driveway/gate located on the north side of Irving Place. Residents may use the shovel, sand and sandbags provided to fill up to 25 bags. For additional information, please visit www.c...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist I just bet students who read the rankings of colleges and universities would be pleasantly surprised how well the military academies stack up – and for graduates, it’s free!!! In most institutions of higher learning grads take the diploma with their right hand and their loan repayment schedule envelopes and stickers with their left. Don’t sell yourself short. Contact Mrs. Hamilton at the office of Congresswoman Bass, 4929 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 650, Los Angel...
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter January: The City Council approved a budget not to exceed $39,662 for producing the summer concert series and approved Gary Mandell as the producer of the series. Culver CityBus began its Line 7 extension service to the Hayden Tract on January 12. A Culver City High student filed a lawsuit on January 14 in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging that she had experienced sexual abuse with members of the school’s football team in December 2013. A fire at S...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist Theodorsia and I recently came home from a two-week vacation in Northern California. As we all know there is plenty to see up state and since we had the expertise pf Betty Kao at the Culver City Automobile Club who helped us with the car and hotel arrangements, we were in excellent hands. Although we stopped and toured Hearst Castle, the John Steinbeck Museum in Salinas, attended the Monterey Jazz Festival, did the San Francisco cable car and harbor cruise,...
By John Nachbar City Manager Community Development Department • Morsco/Morrison Supply – Building plans were approved on November 11 for a 2,716 square foot build out of a Kohler signature store, and design center at 3250 Helms Avenue. • Apple, Inc. – Building plans were submitted on November 24 for a 73,431 square foot tenant improvement of office space at 8550 Higuera Street. • Daiso California LLC – Building plans were submitted on November 18 for a 10,601 square foot tenant improvement...
On Monday, December, 14 the Culver City’s Woman’s Club will be holding its Annual Holiday Luncheon. At this event the club will donate more than 40 hand-made stuffed bears to foster children in Los Angeles County. A representative of the Department of Children and Family Services will accept the bears that will be distributed to various offices. Sewing the bears is a year-long project of the club and one of the many contributions the club makes to local charitable organizations. The club will also be supporting the “Spark of Love” toy drive b...
Community Development Department • Kippy’s Ice Cream – Building plans were submitted on November 2 for a new ice cream shop at 11953 Washington Boulevard #B. • Velvet Inc. – Building plans were submitted on November 4 for a new retail space at 8810 Washington Boulevard (The PLATFORM). • Costco Wholesale – Building plans were submitted on November 5 for a remodel and addition of 31,023 square feet to the existing Costco store including a new tire center, exterior food service, seating area,...
Community Development Department • Lady M Confections – Building plans were approved on October 22 for a 6,830 square foot tenant improvement for a change of use from warehouse to a baking facility at 5887 Blackwelder Street. • Airport Marina Ford – Building plans were submitted on October 22 for the installation of a carousel at 6002 Centinela Avenue. • T-Group – Building plans were approved on October 12 for a 5th floor interior tenant improvement for new partitions, walls, and ceiling at...
City Clerk’s Office • IndieCade - The 2015 IndieCade Games Festival took place last weekend. Included were newly developed, free games • • Asian World Film Festival – This Festival will take place at the ArcLight Cinemas in Culver City October 26 through November 2, featuring films from countries all across Asia. The festival provides a unique opportunity to showcase Asian films to the Oscar® Academy, The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and all Guilds for enhanced exposure and awards con...
City Clerk’s Office • IndieCade - The 2015 IndieCade Games Festival took place last weekend. Included were newly developed, free games • • Asian World Film Festival – This Festival will take place at the ArcLight Cinemas in Culver City October 26 through November 2, featuring films from countries all across Asia. The festival provides a unique opportunity to showcase Asian films to the Oscar® Academy, The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and all Guilds for enhanced exposure and awards con...
City Manager’s Office • International Walk to School Day – On October 7 Culver City schools joined thousands of schools and millions of children around the world in a celebration of the benefits of active transportation. This event was coordinated by the Culver City Walk & Rollers which works with all five public elementary schools and the middle school to establish effective and sustainable walk-bike to school programs. http://www.ccwalkandroll.com/ This year, Council Member Meghan Sahli...
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter The city has heard from experts about the drought affecting the Southland and now, with winter coming, the imminent rainfall is on people’s minds. With weather experts predicting an El Nino condition for this rainy season Culver City is preparing measures for making sure residents and businesses are protected from flooding and other damages. Culver City Fire Chief Dave White gave a presentation about El Nino preparation to the City Council on October 12. “The...
City Manager’s Office • International Walk to School Day – On October 7 Culver City schools joined thousands of schools and millions of children around the world in a celebration of the benefits of active transportation. This event was coordinated by the Culver City Walk & Rollers which works with all five public elementary schools and the middle school to establish effective and sustainable walk-bike to school programs. http://www.ccwalkandroll.com/ This year, Council Member Meghan Sahli...
As you may know, The City of Culver City recently sent out a press release detailing the mitigation efforts the City has been taking in preparation for the 2015-2016 winter season. As previously mentioned, there is a greater than 95 percent chance of a strong El Niño hitting the City. In the chance that an emergency does occur during this time it is imperative that the City’s residents are aware of how and where they are able to receive public safety updates from the City, as well as from the Police and Fire Departments. In the event of a lo...
Community Development • Innovation Week (October 2-22, 2015) - Economic Development staff is collaborating with the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) to bring Innovation Week to Culver City. The second annual event will feature more than 100 events throughout Los Angeles County that highlight innovative and creative enterprises. For more information, please visit http://www.innovate.la/. The following events are confirmed for Culver City: October 9, 2015 – NextSpace (co...
Community Development • Innovation Week (October 2-22, 2015) - Economic Development staff is collaborating with the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) to bring Innovation Week to Culver City. The second annual event will feature more than 100 events throughout Los Angeles County that highlight innovative and creative enterprises. For more information, please visit http://www.innovate.la/. The following events are confirmed for Culver City: October 9, 2015 – NextSpace (co...
The Culver City Woman’s Club is pleased to have Nancy Lee perform Western music at the first meeting of the club year on Monday, September 14. A Culver City native, Nancy’s first singing appearance was at age 15 at a Culver City Fire Department sponsored Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast with her father, Jim Gilbert, a former Culver City Fire Captain and a group of firefighters. She continued singing, becoming a fan of Western music. Nancy has since performed throughout California and Montana and was nominated for several awards by the Western Mus...
Fire Department • Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter – The Fire Department recently launched official Facebook (fb.me/CulverCityFD) and Twitter (@CCFireDept) accounts to better connect with the Culver City community. Stop by and say, “Hello.” • Ambulance Operator Program – Following weeks of extensive training and mentoring, the Culver City Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulance recently went into service, staffed with two Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). The Ambulance Operator Prog...
City Manager’s Office • • Catch the Last of the Free Summer Concerts - Boulevard Music is presenting the final two concerts of the summer on Thursday evenings at 7 pm on August 6 and 13 in the City Hall courtyard. The concert series is sponsored by the City and numerous generous individuals and businesses. Produced by Gary Mandell of Boulevard Music, Culver City’s Boulevard Music Summer Festival offers something for everyone! On Thursday, August 6 you won’t want to miss the band Venice fo...
City Manager’s Office • Culver City's Free Boulevard Music Summer Festival Continues! - Boulevard Music is presenting concerts on Thursday evenings at 7 pm through August 13tin the City Hall courtyard. Produced by Gary Mandell of Culver City’s Boulevard Music, Culver City’s Boulevard Music Summer Festival offers something for everyone. On Thursday, July 23 the band Hot Lips & Fingertips took the stage. This band incorporates elements of Celtic music, country (western & swing, too) blues,...
