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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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