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CC - ACTION ITEM: Discussion and Direction for the Future Use of Melvil Street, Between Washington Boulevard and the City Boundary
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Meeting Date: March 27, 2023
Contact Person/Dept.: Elaine Warner/Office of Economic and Cultural Development
Phone Number: (310) 253-5777
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (03/22/2023); Culver City Arts District BID (03/17/2023); Adjacent Residents to Melvil Street (03/17/2023); Melvil Community Space Petition (03/18/2022); September Community Meeting Attendees (03/18/2023)
Department Approval: Jesse Mays/Assistant City Manager (03/15/2023)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council discuss and provide direction for the future use of Melvil Street, between Washington Boulevard and the City boundary.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In August 2020, the City Council approved the closure of Melvil Street between Washington Boulevard and the alleyway near the City boundary. The street closure was requested by the Culver City Arts District (CCAD) to promote economic recovery and support area businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The closure area on Melvil Street was improved by the CCAD with artificial turf and shade tents. However, within a few months of the closure, staff began receiving complaints from adjacent residents about noise, illegal parking in the alley, trash, and late-night events. Staff met with representatives from the CCAD in December 2021 as to whether they wanted to assume responsibility for the space. It was determined, at that time, that Rosie's Foundation, a local non-profit, would obtain the Temporary Use Permit (TUP) to use the street and manage the space until further direction.
In September 2022, a community ...
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