City Council Meeting Summary, February 23, 2026
Published on March 02, 2026
City Council Directs Staff to Create Food Truck Permit Program at City Parks, Approves Earth Day Celebration, Retains FIFA & Olympics Subcommittee
Food Truck Permit Program Discussion & Direction
The City Council unanimously directed staff to create a food truck permit program, specifically for City parks. The Culver City Municipal Code currently requires food truck vendors to obtain a street vendor permit, and a business license. At present, food truck vendors may not operate within 300 feet of public schools or parks.
The program will be designed to support small business development while protecting public health and safety, ensuring fairness among vendors, and maintaining compliance with City regulations.
Over the next month, Parks, Recreation & Community Services will gather community input, as well as PRCS Commission feedback. Staff will return to the City Council at the end of April or as soon as a program can be outlined.
Approves Annual Earth Day & International Walk to School Day Celebrations
The City Council approved an Earth Day celebration that promotes safe, active, and sustainable travel to school for students. It also recommended holding an International Walk to School Day in October 2026, with an effort to reduce costs for the event.
On April 22nd, the Culver City Public Works Department will host a second annual open-street event along Elenda Street adjacent to the Tri-School Campus. In 2025, City Council approved the pilot event, with a temporary street closure that supported walking and bicycling to school from designated drop-off locations and aligned with the City’s adopted mobility, sustainability, and climate action goals. The event was implemented through coordination among City departments, Walk n’ Rollers, the Culver City Police Department, CCUSD school administrators, and student volunteers.
This year’s event will take place along Elenda Street between Culver Boulevard and Farragut Drive, and along Farragut Drive between Elenda Street and Coombs Avenue. The route will serve Farragut Elementary School, Culver City Middle School, and Culver City High School from 7 AM to 9 AM and include activities focused on Earth Day education, encouraging active transportation, and bicycle safety and skills, with participation from school clubs and community organizations. The estimated costs for the Earth Day event are $14,000.
The International Walk to School Day celebration will be held in October. The location and scope of the event will be based on school interest, operational feasibility, and safety considerations.
Mayor Freddy Puza, Vice Mayor Bubba Fish, and Council Members Yasmine-Imani McMorrin and Dan O’Brien voted in favor. Council Member Albert Vera abstained from the vote.
Retains Ad Hoc 2026 FIFA World Cup & 2028 Summer Olympics Preparation Subcommittee as Appointed
The City Council approved retaining the existing Ad Hoc 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics Preparation Subcommittee as originally appointed with the current members, Mayor Puza and Council Member O’Brien. Council Member McMorrin abstained from the vote.
City Council also directed staff to provide bi-weekly or monthly updates on preparation activities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics and to receive feedback from the full Council. Council Member Vera voted against.
Additional Council Decisions
Additional items approved by the City Council include:
- Approved cash disbursements from January 30, 2026 to February 13, 2026.
- Approved minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on February 9, 2026.
- Approved a three-year general services agreement with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. to provide root control services on City-owned sewer main lines through June 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per fiscal year.
- Adopted an ordinance approving City-initiated amendments to the Culver City Municipal Code to:
- Remove the owner-occupancy requirement for Junior Accessory Dwelling Units;
- Allow Accessory Dwelling Units to be sold separately as condominiums;
- Approve applicable exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act, as detailed in Exhibit A of the Ordinance.
- Adopted a resolution initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of annual assessments for the Higuera Street Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District and ordering the preparation of the Engineer’s Report thereon for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
- Adopted the resolution initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of annual assessments for the Sewer User’s Service Charge and ordering the preparation of the Engineer’s Report thereon for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
- Adopted a resolution approving the amendment to the final map for Tract Number 73978-A consisting of an addition of 7 airspace lots for the Ivy Station Project located at 8824 National Boulevard.
- Approved an increase to blanket purchase order number 22601338 with IPS Group Inc. for parking meter equipment and supplies in an additional amount of $120,000 (from $80,000 to $200,000) annually for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 through 2030-2031.
- Authorized the release of a Request for Proposals for the construction of Lenawee Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project.
- Adopted an ordinance approving City-initiated Zoning Code Amendment amending various sections of Title 17: Zoning Code to implement programs of the 2021-2029 Housing Element and conform to State law and approve an exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act.
- Adopted a Resolution restricting the use of City-owned or City-controlled property for federal civil immigration enforcement activities, and authorized the City Manager to implement the Resolution as necessary.
- Received and filed the Biannual Written Reports submitted by the Commissions, Boards, and Committees.
Prior to the meeting, Action Item 4: discussion of the professional services agreement with Good Guard Security, Inc. for security services at City Council meetings was removed from the agenda and will be brought back for City Council consideration at a future meeting.
Additional Information
Additional information about each of the topics heard at the City Council meeting can be found in the staff reports and backup attachments for the items, which are posted along with the agenda to the City’s website. The video of the City Council meeting is available on the City’s website for viewing.
The City Council will meet for a regular session on Monday, March 9th. Childcare is available for the meeting for families wanting to attend in person by emailing PRCS at prcs.department@culvercity.gov.