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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion of Potential Drive-Through Ban; (2) FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT: If Desired, Adoption of an Interim Urgency Ordinance Establishing a 45-Day Moratorium on the Issuance of Any New Building Permits or Entitlements for New Drive Through Uses; and/or (3) If Desired, Direction to Prepare a Regular Ordinance for Direct Consideration by City Council, or for Consideration by the Planning Commission for Recommendation to City Council; and/or (4) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: June 8, 2026
Contact Person/Dept.: Peer Chacko, Senior Planner
Christina Burrows, Assistant City Attorney
Phone Number: (310) 253-5755 / (310) 253-5662
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No [ ]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (06/04/2026)
Department Approval Name, Title Date: Emily Stadnicki, Acting Director of Planning & Development (06/01/2026); Heather Baker, City Attorney (06/03/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council consider the following regarding a potential drive-through (thru) ban:
1. Discuss Mobility Subcommittee recommendation of a drive-through ban;
2. If desired, adopt an urgency ordinance (four-fifths vote required); and/or
3. If desired, direct staff to prepare a regular ordinance for direct consideration by the City Council, or
4. If desired, direct staff to present such ordinance to the Planning Commission for recommendation to the City Council; and/or
5. Provide other direction to the City Manager.
BACKGROUND
On March 2, 2026 the City received a Preliminary Project Review Request Application for a new In-and-Out Burger drive-thru restaurant. This would be the first new drive through restaurant in Culver City since 1997. On January 6, 2026 and February 3, 2026, the applicant conducted the required c...
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