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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion of City Sponsorship of the New Zealand Hospitality House and Fan Zone in Town Plaza during the 2028 Olympics; (2) (If Desired) Designation of the New Zealand Hospitality House and Fan Zone as a City-Sponsored Event and Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding and other Related Agreements with the New Zealand Olympic Committee for Exclusive Use of Town Plaza during the 2028 Olympics for such Event; and (3) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: April 28, 2025
Contact Person/Dept.: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager
Edgar Varela, Special Events Manager
Phone Number: City Manager's Office - (310) 253-6000
Special Events Manager - (310) 253-5752
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (04/23/2025)
Department Approval: John Nachbar, City Manager (04/22/2025) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) discuss City sponsorship of the New Zealand Hospitality House and Fan Zone during the 2028 Olympics; (2) if desired, designate the New Zealand Hospitality House and Fan Zone as a City-sponsored event and approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and other related agreements with the New Zealand Olympic Committee for use of the Town Plaza during the 2028 Olympics for such event; and (3) provide other direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
2028 Olympic Games
The 2028 Summer Olympics will be hosted by Los Angeles from July 14 to 30, 2028 marking the city's third time as the Olympic host, following previous Games in 1932 and 1984. This edition of the games emphasizes sustainability and innovation, adhering to a "no-build" approach by utilizing existing venues across Southern California.?
Culver City is not a host city in which Ol...
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