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File #: 26-299    Version: 1 Name: ACTION ITEM: (1) Consideration of a Request to Approve an Architecture as Art Concept at 9814 Washington Boulevard by Brooks + Scarpa on Behalf of Rethink Culver, LLC.
Type: Minute Order Status: Action Item
File created: 12/1/2025 In control: Cultural Affairs Commission Public Art Subcommittee
On agenda: 12/8/2025 Final action:
Title: ACTION ITEM: (1) Consideration of a Request to Approve the Architecture as Art Proposal at 9814 Washington Boulevard by Brooks + Scarpa on Behalf of Rethink Culver, LLC.; (2) Discuss and Provide Comments as Deemed Appropriate; (3) (If Desired) Advance the Proposal to a Separate Professional Panel for Review as Outlined in the Public Art Ordinance #2013-003; and (4) Determine the Final Steps to Complete the Approval Process with the Cultural Affairs Commission.
Attachments: 1. 25-12-08_ATT 1_Architecture As Art_Fact Sheet.pdf, 2. 25-12-08_ATT 2_Brooks + Scarpa_Architecture as Art Presenation.pdf, 3. 25-12-08_ATT 3_Brooks + Scarpa for Rethink Culver_Architecture as Art Statement.pdf, 4. 25-12-08_ATT 4_Letter from CTG to Rethink 10-20-27.pdf, 5. 25-12-08_ATT 5_City Council Meeting_Rethink Culver LLC_25-10-27_Staff Report.pdf, 6. 25-12-08_ATT 6_City Council_25-10-27_Meeting Approved Minutes.pdf
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ACTION ITEM: (1) Consideration of a Request to Approve the Architecture as Art Proposal at 9814 Washington Boulevard by Brooks + Scarpa on Behalf of Rethink Culver, LLC.; (2) Discuss and Provide Comments as Deemed Appropriate; (3) (If Desired) Advance the Proposal to a Separate Professional Panel for Review as Outlined in the Public Art Ordinance #2013-003; and (4) Determine the Final Steps to Complete the Approval Process with the Cultural Affairs Commission.

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Meeting Date: December 8, 2025

Contact Person/Dept: Sam Lee/ Cultural Affairs Analyst, Office of Economic and Cultural Development

Phone Number: (310) 253-6001

Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]

Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []

Public Notification: Meetings and Agendas - Cultural Affairs Commission (12/04/25)

Department Approval: Sally Unsworth, Cultural Affairs Manager (12/03/25)
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RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends the Cultural Affairs Commission Public Art Subcommittee (1) consider the request to approve the Architecture as Art proposal at 9814 Washington Boulevard by Brooks + Scarpa on Behalf of Rethink Culver, LLC.; (2) Discuss and Provide Comments as Deemed Appropriate; (3) (If Desired) Advance the Proposal to a Separate Professional Panel for Review as Outlined in the Public Art Ordinance #2013-003; and (4) Determine the Final Steps to Complete the Approval Process with the Cultural Affairs Commission.

BACKGROUND

Architecture as Art was approved by the City Council in 1995 as an option in fulfilling the City's public art requirement for tenant improvement projects exceeding $250,000 and new development projects in excess of $500,000. Specific language was added under Sections ?15.06.160 and ?15.06.165 of the City's Public Art Ordinance #2013-003 to include this component. (These criteria include t...

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