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CC- CONSENT ITEM: Approval of an Interim Memorandum of Understanding with the Culver City Chamber of Commerce through June 30, 2026 Regarding Cooperation in Certain Joint Events, Projects and Economic Development Related Activities.
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Meeting Date: January 26, 2026
Contact Person/Dept.: Elizabeth Garcia/Economic and Cultural Development Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5708
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (01/22/2026); Chamber of Commerce (01/06/2026)
Department Approval: Elaine Gerety-Warner, Economic and Cultural Development Department Director (01/06/2026) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an interim Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Culver City Chamber of Commerce through June 30, 2026, regarding cooperation in certain joint events, projects, and economic development-related activities.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City and the Culver City Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) have entered into multiple MOUs since 2009, to define the organizational relationship with the City. These MOUs outline specific duties and responsibilities regarding community events and activities that align with the City’s economic development efforts. The last MOU inadvertently expired on June 30, 2024, prior to a new MOU being negotiated between the parties.
The prior MOU details the City’s role to relative to the participation, sponsorship and promotion of certain events and programs that benefit the business community at large. Similarly, the Chamber will promote City programs and resources to increase awareness to their membership.
Events and Programs outlined in the prior MOU include:
- Business Ribbon Cutting Program*
- Business Educational Events and Workshops*
- Industry Cluster Meetings/ Events*
- Annual Business Expo**
- Women in Business Event**
- Culver City Economic Forum**
*City- Initiated
**Chamber-Initiated
Staff recommends the City Council approve an interim MOU through June 30, 2026 on the same terms and conditions of the prior MOU in order to allow staff time to collaborate with the Chamber to develop a new MOU that will explore additional opportunities to elevate economic development for all Culver City businesses. It is anticipated a new MOU will return for City Council consideration in May 2026.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact related to the approval of an interim MOU.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2026-01-26_ATT_Culver City Chamber of Commerce Memorandum of Understanding
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MOTION(S)
That the City Council:
1. Approve an interim Memorandum of Understanding with the Culver City Chamber of Commerce regarding cooperation in certain joint events, projects and economic development-related activities, on the same terms and conditions of the prior MOU through June 30, 2026; and
2. Authorize the City Attorney to review/prepare the necessary documents; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute such documents on behalf of the City.