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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion of Culver City Becoming a Climate Emergency City and a C40 Member; (2) Discussion of Building Safety Codes and Emergency Preparedness in Response to Recent Wildfires; and (3) (If Desired) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: March 10, 2025
Contact Person/Dept.: Christopher Evans/Public Works Department/Engineering Division
Troy Evangelho/Planning and Development Department/Advance Planning
Asst. Chief Roger Braum/Fire Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5621
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No [ ]
Public Notification: E-Mail: Meetings and Agendas - City Council (03/06/2025)
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director/City Engineer (03/03/2025); Mark Munezer, Planning and Development Director (03/03/2025); Ken Powel, Fire Chief (03/03/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) discuss the possibility of Culver City becoming a Climate Emergency City and a C40 member; and (2) discuss building safety codes and emergency preparedness in response to recent wildfires; and (3) if desired, provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND:
On November 11, 2024, the City Council discussed becoming a Climate Emergency City and a C40 member, with no action taken. The City Council requested this item be re-agendized for further discussion.
At the January 13, 2025 City Council meeting, the City Council requested that staff incorporate a discussion on improvements to the building safety code related to wildfires, as well as potential measures to incentivize homeowners to harden their homes against wildfires.
Additionally, the City Council asked staff to explore ways to better prepare for catastrophic events, allowing for increased mobility and more efficient evacuation of congested areas within ...
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