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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion of the Mobility Subcommittee's Recommendation to Allow Operation of Robotic Delivery Devices in Culver City; and (2) If Desired, Direction to the City Manager to Draft an Ordinance and Regulations Permitting their Operation.
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Meeting Date: November 10, 2025
Contact/Dept: Alicia Ide/Public Works Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5618
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments/Links: Yes [] No [ X ]
Public Notification: Email via GovDelivery: Meetings and Agendas - City Council (11/06/2025)
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Director of Public Works, City Engineer (10/27/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) discuss the Mobility Subcommittee's recommendation to allow the operation of robotic delivery devices in Culver City as a pilot program; and (2) if desired, provide direction to the City Manager to draft an ordinance and regulations permitting such operations to be reviewed with the Mobility Subcommittee for recommendation to the City Council.
BACKGROUND
Coco Delivery
On September 28, 2021, Coco Delivery (https://www.cocodelivery.com/) presented their business operations to the Mobility Subcommittee (Vice Mayor Puza and Council Member Fish) ("Subcommittee"), introducing themselves and requesting permission to operate in Culver City at a future time. Coco delivers mostly food using small vehicles remotely controlled by a driver. Vehicles travel along the sidewalk generally within a 2-mile radius from a provider to the customer. The company delivers from restaurants, convenience shops, and grocery stores. Coco indicated that they began pilot operations in Santa Monica and wanted to determine the level of interest the Subcommittee had regarding expansion of their operation to Culver City. Subcommittee Members had generally positive responses, noting that new reg...
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