Nov 9, 2026City Council public hearing
1. Citywide parking caps for new development
What's happening: Council holds a public hearing to introduce a Zoning Code change (P2026-0196-ZCA) that sets maximum parking ratios for new development and redevelopment. Culver City dropped parking minimums in 2022. The proposed caps are based on the old minimum ratios. A project could add up to 2 spaces or 10% more, whichever is greater, with an Administrative Use Permit. The Planning Commission and Mobility Subcommittee suggested a tighter 5% limit, and the Subcommittee suggested capping multifamily projects of 16+ units at 2 spaces per unit.
Why it matters: Developers, architects and brokers: this sets how much parking you are allowed to build, not how much you must build. The staff study found 12 of 52 recent pipeline projects proposed more parking than the old minimums. Check your project against the rate tables now.
Source: Nov 9 City Council agenda (item PH-1)
Proposed ordinance and rate tables
Nov 9, 2026City Council action item
2. Sepulveda Connects: bus lanes, bike lanes and less curb parking
What's happening: Council is asked to approve conceptual plans for 2.3 miles of Sepulveda Blvd, from Venice Blvd to Slauson Ave. The staff-recommended design adds 1.8 miles of bus-only lanes by removing on-street parking on one side of the street, 1.2 miles of protected bike lanes between Culver Blvd and Ballona Creek, and repaving from Venice Blvd to Franklin Ave. Two travel lanes each way and the center turn lane stay. The corridor has about 379 on-street spaces today. Construction is expected to start between late 2027 and early 2028.
Why it matters: Shops, restaurants and auto businesses on Sepulveda: curbside parking in front of your door may go away on one side. This is the conceptual approval. Final design and a construction bid come back to Council later.
Source: Nov 9 City Council agenda (item A-3)
Recommended concept plan
Nov 9, 2026City Council consent item
3. $4.8 million repaving and bike lane contract in Fox Hills
What's happening: Staff recommend awarding a $4,814,204.53 contract to Toro Enterprises, the lowest responsive bidder, for Phase 1 of the Safer Fox Hills Project and the FY2026-27 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, plus up to $722,130.68 for change orders. Green Valley Circle, Buckingham Parkway and Bristol Parkway get repaved first. The project then adds over 2.5 miles of protected bike lanes (including Hannum Ave) and three new high-visibility crosswalks on Green Valley Circle.
Why it matters: Fox Hills apartment owners, property managers and offices: expect paving crews and lane closures on these streets once the contract is signed. Plan for tenant notices and delivery access.
Source: Nov 9 City Council agenda (item C-6)
Meeting page and staff report
Nov 9 & Nov 16, 2026City Council consent item; hearing Nov 16 (confirm on final agenda)
4. Arts District BID: 2027 assessment hearing moves to Nov 16
What's happening: The public hearing on the 2027 Culver City Arts District BID assessment was set for Oct 26, but staff say it was left off that agenda by oversight. On Nov 9, Council is asked to adopt a new resolution of intent and set the hearing for Nov 16, 2026. Council is also asked (item C-9) to add a Nov 16 regular meeting at 6:00 PM. The 2027 BID budget estimates about $65,000 in assessments.
Why it matters: Galleries, shops and restaurants in the Arts District: Nov 16 is your chance to speak on, or protest, next year's assessment. The Nov 16 agenda is not posted yet.
Source: Nov 9 City Council agenda (items C-12 and C-9)
Proposed resolution and district map
Nov 9, 2026City Council consent item
5. Residential PACE financing for energy and water upgrades
What's happening: Council is asked to let the California Statewide Communities Development Agency (CSCDA) Open PACE program operate in Culver City for residential properties. PACE lets homeowners pay for upgrades like HVAC, insulation, roofing, windows, solar and batteries, EV chargers and drought-tolerant landscaping through a special assessment on their property tax bill, with $0 down. PACE administrators are licensed and regulated by the state DFPI.
Why it matters: Solar, HVAC, roofing and window contractors: this could open a new way for Culver City homeowners to pay for your work. Landlords and buyers: a PACE assessment stays with the property tax bill, so ask about it in due diligence.
Source: Nov 9 City Council agenda (item C-10)
Proposed resolution