title
CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Approval of the Maximum Number of Special Events Allowable in the 2026 Calendar Year for The Culver Steps, Town Plaza and Ivy Station Properties Pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code Section 17.520.015.B; (2) Designation of Events Occurring at The Culver Steps and Town Plaza as City-Sponsored Events; and (3) Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Applicable City Permits and Licenses Needed to Conduct the Events.
body
Meeting Date: November 10, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Edgar Varela/Office of Economic and Cultural Development
Phone Number: (310) 253-5752
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (11/06/2025); Downtown Business Association (11/03/2025); Business and News/Events GovDelivery (10/31/2025)
Department Approval: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager (10/23/2025)
_____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) approve the maximum number of special events allowable in a calendar year pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) Section 17.520.015.B for The Culver Steps, Town Plaza and the Ivy Station properties; (2) designate events occurring at the Culver Steps and Town Plaza as City-Sponsored Events; and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve applicable City permits and licenses needed to conduct events.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Culver Steps, Town Plaza and Ivy Station properties were designed to facilitate community gatherings and attract visitors, residents, and employees to the City. Outdoor entertainment, community events and activities are conducive to these locations due to ample space, mobility/parking services and guest amenities. The Culver Steps and Town Plaza are located in Downtown Culver City at 9300 Culver Boulevard, and the Ivy Station is located in the Arts District, adjace...
Click here for full text