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Culver City
Culver City Newsletter - October 2024

*Culver City's monthly newsletter provides a recap of the last month and shares opportunities to get engaged.*

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Picture of Birdee vote mascot with vote banner on Culver Blvd [ https://www.lavote.gov/home/voting-elections ]
Culver City Urges You To Vote

Election Day is less than four weeks away. Vote-by-mail ballots were sent last week to those who have registered to receive one. You have until Monday, October 21st to request yours.

Starting October 26th, City Hall will open its vote center through November 5th.You take the trip to City Hall by Culver CityBus. Plan your trip by calling (310) 253-6500 or visit the Culver CityBus website.

This year, three seats for City Council will be elected. We encourage you to make your voice heard. Check your registration status at the LA Gov Vote website. [ https://www.lavote.gov/home/voting-elections ]



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Photo of former Martin B Retting store [ https://www.culvercity.org/Have-Your-Say/11029-Washington-Boulevard ]
Upcoming Community Art Project, Feedback Still Needed for Former Gun Store

The City of Culver City welcomes the community to join us for an immersive and hands-on tile making workshop with Culver City’s Artist Laureate Katy Krantz on Saturday, October 26th from 10 AM to 2 PM. This event is for all ages. Completed tiles will be installed on the building as a temporary art installation. 

In the meantime, the City continues to seek input from the community on what it should do with the City-owned property at 11029 Washington Boulevard, which it purchased in 2023. Use the online visioning form to share your ideas with the City. [ https://forms.office.com/g/NYzUZWZYB8 ]



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Photo of Culver Blvd with updated MOVE Project modifications
MOVE Culver City Modification Progress

Modifications to the MOVE Culver City Pilot Project are proceeding on schedule and substantial completion is expected by the end of October. Contractors and City inspectors finished laying out new striping. Striping of straight lines and lane markings has been completed corridor-wide. Two lane traffic is now ongoing along Culver Blvd. 

The City is working to minimize dust, noise, and temporary lane closures throughout construction. However, some level of construction impacts are anticipated to occur. Bus detours will continue through the end of construction. The detour affects Culver CityBus Lines 1, 1C1, 5, and 7, LADOT CE437A, Big Blue Bus Route 17, and Metro Line 617. These routes will run along Venice Boulevard instead of along the MOVE Corridor. Detours will be maintained throughout the construction period to provide a consistent experience for riders.



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City of Culver City Seal
Community Meeting to Discuss Potential Enhancements to the Culver City Arts District Streetscape Medians

The community is invited to discuss and brainstorm potential enhancements to the streetscape medians located in the Culver City Arts District between Helms Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard. The intent of the meeting is to collaborate with local stakeholders to re-envision these medians into a drought tolerant, low maintenance, signature amenity in the District.  

The meeting will be held at The Parks Project, located at 8540 Washington Boulevard near the corner of Washington Boulevard and Fay Avenue in the Culver City Arts District. Light refreshments will be served. 

For more information about this improvement project, please contact Elaine Gerety Warner, Economic Development Director at elaine.warner@culvercity.org or at (310) 253-5777.



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Culver City Finance Department Wins Award for Outstanding Achievement

The City of Culver City is pleased to announce it has once again won a pair of awards for excellence by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. 

For the second year in a row, the City earned the award for *Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting. *The Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) continues to make the City’s financial statements more accessible to the public.

The GFOA also awarded the *Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting* to City of Culver City for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year 2022-23. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.



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Artist Studio Tours – Sign up Today

*Attention Artists!* The Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Culver City is interested in meeting local visual artists and scheduling studio visits. We are particularly interested in getting to know your artistic practice and learning about ways we can support your work as an artist. We plan to schedule a monthly block of time dedicated to meeting artists. To schedule a studio visit, please write to cultural.affairs@culvercity.org. <Cultural.Affairs@culvercity.org>

The Division of Cultural Affairs of the City of Culver City seeks to build its network of local visual artists living and/or working within or near the City of Culver City. We are eager to learn from area artists and look forward to supporting artists in their work by providing information and resources regarding available programs, commissions, and professional development opportunities in the region. We know that Culver City is a thriving hub of creativity and we want to help facilitate connections and build community.



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10 Culver City Businesses Achieve Sustainable Certification

Ten newly certified sustainable businesses were recognized as part of the City of Culver City’s Sustainable Business Certification Program (Program) [ https://vmm0dj30.r.us-west-2.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.culvercity.org%2FServices%2FBusiness-Resources%2FBecome-a-Certified-Sustainable-Business/1/0101019243d66fc6-0519df0c-9df0-4f9b-9345-ddee194abbee-000000/niqk_flGjf_mCmXY_Cx-wBEpK8I=394 ]. The awards ceremony, held at The Culver Hotel, was co-hosted by Program managers Sustainable Works and Balanced Approach. A total of 87 businesses have been certified since the Program's inception in 2017.

Businesses may choose from two certification tiers, “Certified” or “Certified Innovator.” Certified businesses meet core resource efficiency and community engagement criteria, while Certified Innovator businesses add innovative practices to offset GHG emissions, participate in their communities and adopt socially responsible practices.

*The “Certified”  Program Recipients:*


* BLANKSPACES Culver City
* Echo Horizon School
* Kirk Douglas Theatre
* The Culver Hotel
* Lillie’s at the Culver Hotel
* Sock Panda
* Wende Museum
* Zooga Yoga Culver City

*The “Certified Innovator”  Recipients:*


* Branches Atelier Preschool
* Primestor Development LLC

Out of the five Black, Indigenous, People of Color/LBGTQ+  owned businesses that registered for the Program this year, four achieved certification. 

Culver City is one of 51 local governments in California that offer a Green Business Program to their business community.



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City of Culver City Wins Award for Project Homekey Efforts

The City of Culver City was recognized at 2024 Annual Homes Within Reach Awards hosted by Southern California Association of Non Profit Housing (SCANPH) for its work on Project Homekey, 73 total units of housing for chronically unhoused persons (38 interim housing units and 35 permanent supportive housing units).

The Homes Within Reach Awards recognize and honor excellence in affordable housing. Culver City staff, Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, members of the Project Homekey lead operations team, as well as the design and construction team accepted the *Rehabilitation Development of the Year Award.*

In October 2023, Culver City opened the dual motel repurposed project, which now provides a safe place indoors where people can find wraparound services, healing, and stabilization. Due to the size of this housing project, Culver City started moving in clients to the Permanent Supportive Housing side in October 2023 and then moved participants into the Interim Housing side in February 2024.

You can view more details of all Culver City's efforts to solve homelessness on the City's website with its new Homeless Reporting Dashboard. [ https://www.culvercity.org/Services/Housing-Homeless-Human-Services/Homeless-Reporting-Dashboard ] 



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Photo of CCFD Girls Camp with firefighter helping child with mask [ https://www.culvercityfd.org/Fire-Services/EmploymentVolunteer-Opportunities/CCFD-Girls-Camp ]
Culver City Fire Department's Girls Camp Registration is Now Open

We are excited to announce that registration for the Culver City Fire Department Girls Camp is now open!

Over the course of two days, campers will learn how to wear personal protective equipment, climb ladders, pull fire hose, learn Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and more! All teens (ages 14-18) are invited to sign up. Lunch will be provided.

*Attendees must register for this FREE event in advance.* Space is limited.  

Learn more about the CCFD Girls Camp and register today! [ https://www.culvercityfd.org/Fire-Services/EmploymentVolunteer-Opportunities/CCFD-Girls-Camp ]



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Photo of City Council with October proclamation [ https://culver-city.legistar.com/DepartmentDetail.aspx?ID=27970&GUID=450C9CD7-F159-4D90-BDF7-64A912D9D355&Search= ]
Four City Council Meetings Left in 2024

The Culver City City Council has four regular meetings remaining for the year. We encourage the public to join us on Monday, October 14th, October 28th, November 11th, and December 9th. You can find the agenda's posted to the City's website the week before the meeting. [ https://culver-city.legistar.com/DepartmentDetail.aspx?ID=27970&GUID=450C9CD7-F159-4D90-BDF7-64A912D9D355&Search= ]

Child care is also available for parents who want to attend the meeting in person. You can sign up on the PRCS Activity webpage. [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/culvercity/activity/search?activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=city%20meeting&viewMode=list ]



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Photo of Artist Laureate Katy Krantz [ https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=raaPWQoJH02E1ZCw3nIobRULj6jBAM1OknSLLOraf8tUMkE3TzI3MVA2RklYQks5N09YNEdUWjZRUy4u ]
City Requests Community Feedback on Artist Laureate Program

The City of Culver City is looking for input from the community regarding its Artist Laureate Program. The City of Culver City's Artist Laureate program is a collaboration between the City of Culver City—the City Council and Cultural Affairs Commission—and Culver City Arts Foundation.

Funding is made possible by the City’s percent for art program and a grant from the Culver City Arts Foundation, dedicated to supporting the arts in Culver City. 

The information we collect is for research and informational purposes only. Any reporting out of survey data will be without personal identifying information. You can access the form online. [ https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=raaPWQoJH02E1ZCw3nIobRULj6jBAM1OknSLLOraf8tUMkE3TzI3MVA2RklYQks5N09YNEdUWjZRUy4u ] We appreciate you taking the time to assist in making the Artist Laureate program stronger.



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Culver City Spooky Saturday night skies [ https://www.culvercity.org/Events-directory/Love-Local-Spooky-Saturday ]
Join Us for Spooky Saturday on October 19th

As part of the #ChooseCulverCity, Buy Local Campaign, the City will be presenting a “Spooky Saturday” on Saturday, October 19th, from 2 PM to 5 PM.

Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy a variety of fun-filled, family-friendly activities like live music, games, trick-or-treating at local businesses, and much more!  Costume contest for those 12 and under will be at 4 PM at Washington Boulevard and Boise Avenue. There will also be a costume contest for our four-legged friends as well! The program will feature live music at Washington Boulevard at Boise Avenue, as well as trick-or-treating along West Washington Boulevard, between Centinela Ave and Wade Street.

For more information, please visit the Love Local Spooky Saturday webpage [ https://www.culvercity.org/Events-directory/Love-Local-Spooky-Saturday ].



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Photo of people who took part in the La Ballona Creek Cleanup [ https://us.openforms.com/Form/df33ffec-088b-4aea-9ee7-8c7c2ba40632 ]
**Tons of Trash Collected During Annual La Ballona Creek Cleanup 2024**

From cigarette butts to plastics and all sizes and items of trash, more than 320 volunteers across five sites scoured the Ballona Creek to clean up this important section of our community. It resulted in 1.5 tons of waste collected!

Thank you to all who joined in the effort and thank you to YOU for being considerate with your trash, recyclables, and organics. Together we can keep our channels, and community, in good health.



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Photo of people dancing at Senior Center in Culver City [ https://www.culvercity.org/Services/Adult-Senior-Services/Senior-Center ]
Check Out the Culver City Senior Center October Newsletter

The Senior Center is always chocked full with activities every month. You can see the full schedule with a variety of education and recreational classes in the online newsletter. Visit the City's website to read it, as well as find other resources about the Senior Center. [ https://www.culvercity.org/Services/Adult-Senior-Services/Senior-Center ]

*The Center offers social services for:*


* Older adults (50+)
* Residents with disabilities
* Members of the public


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Photo of catalytic converter [ https://www.culvercitypd.org/Upcoming-Events/Etch-and-Catch-Free-Catalytic-Converter-Etching-Event-October-12-20214 ]
Culver City Police Department Events for October

Reserve an appointment to participate in our free *Catalytic Converter Etching Event *on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 8 AM to 12 PM in the Culver City Middle School Parking Lot located at 4601 Elenda Street, Culver City. 

Etching your catalytic converter aids law enforcement in mitigating this crime. This can also help reunite you with your catalytic converter should it be stolen and recovered, potentially saving hundreds to thousands of dollars.

Appointments for this event are limited. Reserve your appointment time on the PD's website. [ https://www.culvercitypd.org/Upcoming-Events/Etch-and-Catch-Free-Catalytic-Converter-Etching-Event-October-12-20214 ]

*National Prescription Drug Take Back Day* will be held at the Culver City Police Department on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This is your chance to drop off expired or unused prescription and over the counter medications to be disposed of responsibly. Swing by the Culver City Police Department at 4040 Duquesne Avenue (south of Culver Blvd). No questions will be asked. No need to remove any prescription bottle labels as all drugs collected will be incinerated at the end of the day by the on-scene Drug Enforcement Agent.



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Culver City Fire Department Pink October Logo [ https://www.culvercityfd.org/News-articles/Pink-October-2024 ]
Culver City Firefighters Supporting Pink October

During the month of October, Culver City Firefighters are wearing PINK in support of the fight against breast cancer. Join them and show your support by purchasing a CCFD breast cancer awareness T-shirt.

Pink October shirts will be available at Fire Station 1 (9600 Culver Blvd.). Shirts will be sold for $20 between 9 AM and 4 PM. Proceeds support breast cancer research and families battling breast cancer.



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Thank You for Helping Make Fiesta Mexicana, Art Walk & Roll, Abilities Carnival, and Jazz Nights a Success!

We are consistently in awe of our community coming out to City-sponsored events. To kick off weekends in October, hundreds of people came to Fiesta Mexicana at Tito's Tacos to celebrate culture, food, and drink. Then we followed it up with a day of artistic celebration at the annual Art Walk & Roll Festival in the Culver City Arts District. More than 90 vendors were on hand. Talented artists, music, and delicious food made for a perfect fall day. On Sunday, the Senior Center hosted the annual Abilities Carnival with games, dancing, and community of all abilities. You also sold out all the Jazz Nights in October at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. You have our gratitude for your enthusiasm and engagement for these events. Check out photos from the event on the Culver City social media page. [ https://www.instagram.com/p/DA7AmW0St1H/?img_index=1 ]



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