At the meeting on January 27th, the City Council approved Council Members to represent the City on various “outside agencies” and on City Council Subcommittees. Some of the outside agency boards require the adoption of a resolution to make Culver City appointments to their bodies. The appointments include:
City Council also made decisions on unscheduled vacancies on numerous commissions, boards, and committees (CBCs). It voted to contact previous applicants of the Planning Commission and the person who had recently applied, to confirm their interest in being considered for appointment to complete the unexpired term through June 30, 2028.
The City Council voted to appoint Santhasundari (“Santha”) Rajiv, to Seat No. 9 - CCUSD Representative on the Finance Advisory Committee, for a minimum term through June 30, 2027, All other vacancies will be deferred until the annual process for the other CBC bodies, including the Landlord Tenant Mediation Board, Disability Advisory Committee, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee.
If you are interested in serving on a Culver City Commission, Board, or Committee, you can complete an application any time on the City’s website.
Culver City Little League to Install Shade Structures & Improve Field at Culver City Park
The City Council approved a license agreement with the Culver City Little League (CCLL) to allow the organization to install shade structures and to level the fields at Culver City Park.
The approved license agreement with CCLL to allow the league to complete two projects prior to the start of the new season. The first project is the installation of a shade structure over the stadium seating at the fields. The purpose of this project is to make watching the games for spectators a more enjoyable experience. The second project is to have the field leveled for play. The grading technique involves cutting and filling the land to create the desired elevation and slope of the land.
The CCLL will cover all costs for supplies, installation, and equipment to complete the shade structure project and the field grading project. The City will continue the ongoing maintenance of the projects within their normal scope of work and budget for field maintenance.
City to Continue Offering Free Childcare During City Council Meetings
The City Council agreed to continue offering free childcare at City Council meetings. During City Council meetings, families are offered free childcare for children five years or older for parents or guardians to engage in the City Council meeting. At least two trained staff members will be on hand to provide childcare. While agendas are posted the Wednesday prior to the meeting, parents and guardians will have until 24 hours prior to the City Council meeting to sign up for the childcare. You can visit the sign up page online to enroll for childcare in future meetings.
UCLA Health Presents Mobile Stroke Unit Partnership
On Monday, Dr. May Nour of UCLA Health provided a presentation to the Culver City City Council about the innovative Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU), one of only four of its kind, designed to bring hospital-level care directly to stroke patients. Known as a "Primary Stroke Center on Wheels," the MSU is equipped to diagnose and treat strokes on-site, significantly improving patient outcomes. For every 100 patients treated earlier, 11 are expected to avoid long-term disability, demonstrating its life-saving and cost-effective impact.
Initially launched in 2017, the program began partnering with the Culver City Fire Department in 2024 and is equipped with a CT scanner, laboratory facilities, and paramedics to address both bleeding and lack of blood flow that occur during a stroke. Operating Monday through Wednesday from 7 AM to 7 PM in West Los Angeles, the unit’s schedule targets peak stroke times and reduces treatment time by an average of 40 minutes, improving outcomes across all racial groups. Dr. Nour highlighted plans to expand the program, aiming to serve a large portion of Los Angeles County by May 2025, with a vision for dedicated MSU coverage across the entire County in the future.
Awards & Proclamations
The City Council began the night with awards and proclamations. Tuesday, February 4, 2025 will be “World Cancer Day” in Culver City. World Cancer Day aims to promote research, prevent cancer, improve patient services, raise awareness and mobilize the global community to make progress against cancer. World Cancer Day’s theme for 2025 is "United by Unique", which emphasizes the importance of personalized, people-centered cancer care to meet the different needs of each patient, from early detection to treatment plans and emotional support. Culver City applauds those organizations in Culver City and beyond, who provide leadership on policies, investments, and innovation who work towards a future where all people live healthier lives and have better access to health and cancer services, no matter where they are born, grow, age, work or live. The City Council joins communities across the world to take the lead in convening, capacity building and advocacy initiatives that unite the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and integrate cancer control into the world health and development agenda.
City Council also awarded a Certificate of Recognition to 15 families who hosted students from Sister City’s Kaizuka, Japan, and Iksan City, South Korea, with outstanding hospitality and generosity during their visit to our community. The City Council highlighted the hosts’ warmth, care, and commitment to fostering cultural exchange which made a meaningful impact on the success of this program and strengthened the bond between our communities. The City is grateful for their kindness and dedication to making this experience unforgettable for the visiting students.
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