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CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Approval of the Culver City Arts District Business Improvement District Annual Work Plan and Budget; and (2) Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Intent to Levy the Culver City Arts District Business Improvement District Assessment for 2027 and Setting a Public Hearing on October 26, 2026.
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Meeting Date: October 13, 2026
Contact Person/Dept.: Edgar Varela/ Department of Economic and Cultural Development
Phone Number: (310) 253-5752
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/08/2026), Culver City Arts District (10/6/2026)
Department Approval: Adam Troy, Assistant City Manager (09/23/2026) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) approve the Culver City Arts District Business Improvement District’s (“CCADBID”) annual Work Plan and budget for 2027 (Report) (Attachment 1); and (2) adopt a Resolution declaring the intent to levy the Culver City Arts District Assessment for 2027 and setting the public hearing for October 26, 2026.
BACKGROUND
A Business Improvement District (“BID”) provides a mechanism for businesses to levy assessments on themselves for, amongst other things, the maintenance and improvement of public areas, promotion of the business district and reduction of their dependence on the City for services. The CCADBID Work Program is managed by the Culver City Arts District (CCAD), in accordance with the Management Agreement between the City and the CCAD.
The CCADBID was formed in February 2016 through the adoption of Ordinance No. 2016-003 in accordance with the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 within the California Streets and Highways Code. Pursuant to the Streets and Highways Code, the City Council is required to review and consider the Report, as proposed by the appointed Advisory Board or as modified by the City Council.
DISCUSSION
Each year, the City Council is required to review and consider the CCADBID’s annual Work Plan before declaring any intent to levy a BID assessment.
The proposed 2027 CCAD BID Work Program proposes activities related to:
• Marketing and promotional programs; and,
• Maintenance and beautification; and,
• Administration.
There are no changes to the assessment CCADBID rates or boundaries. A map of the CCADBID boundaries and address ranges is included as Exhibit A to the proposed resolution.
After reviewing the Report, the City Council may:
• Adopt the Report as submitted by the CCADBID Advisory Board and set the required public hearing date; or,
• Modify any aspect of the Report and adopt the Report as modified by the City Council and set the required public hearing date; or,
• Reject the Report, thereby declining to adopt the recommended assessment.
If the Council adopts the Report (as submitted or modified by the City Council), the City Council must adopt a resolution declaring is intent to levy the 2027 CCADBID assessment and setting the date for the required public hearing (Attachment 2). Staff is recommending the public hearing be scheduled for October 26, 2026.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The 2027 CCADBID budget estimates total annual revenue of $166,784 to include approximately $65,000 in assessment revenues and $101,784 in Art Walk & Roll Festival revenues. The total operation costs for maintenance, events, administration and marketing are estimated at $174,845 resulting in a budget reserve for 2027 of $44,253 which includes a carryover balance of $52,314 from the prior year.
There is no fiscal impact to the City relative to the approval of the CCADBID Report or the adoption of the Resolution Declaring the Intent to Levy the CCADBID assessment for 2026.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2026-10-13_ATT 1_Proposed CCADBID Annual Report for 2027 (Work Plan and Budget)
2. 2026-10-13_ATT 2_Proposed Resolution of Intention, including the CCAD Map and Address Ranges (Exhibit A)
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MOTION(S)
That the City Council:
1. Approve the Culver City Arts District Business Improvement District 2026 Annual Report as filed with the City Clerk or as amended by the City Council; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of Intent to Levy the Culver City Arts District Business Improvement District Assessment for 2027 and setting October 26, 2026, as the date for the required public hearing.