2026-2027 Public Events, Projects, and Budget Planning
Summary
The council approved a city-produced Lunar New Year event on February 22, 2026, kept on the original date despite school-district night-market scheduling concerns, with cross-promotion planned.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $6,500 from the special event grant funds account.
Asian American families and the preschool community that requested the event.
CCUSD night market organizers worried about same-weekend competition.
Mentions & discussions (10)
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION — October 6, 2026
A recap of the Fiesta La Ballona community festival was set for receipt and filing. The report may cover attendance, operations, and lessons for future festivals.
CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION — August 18, 2026
The commission was to review what the Cultural Affairs division accomplished last year and its priorities and approved budget for the coming fiscal year. That budget shapes the city's arts programming, grants, and cultural events residents experience.
CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION — July 28, 2026
Victoria Marks' second year brings a public Hug performance at the Culver Steps, student dance films with Culver City High School, and a community "Making Home" theater project. These are free, participatory events meant to connect residents.
City Council Meeting Agenda — June 8, 2026
The council is set to adopt the budget for the city and its affiliated authorities, plus salary schedules and a change to the contingency reserve. This determines what services residents get and how much the city keeps in reserves.
EQUITY & HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE — May 12, 2026
The committee reviewed a subcommittee report on next year's planned public events, projects, and budget, and was to discuss recommendations and next steps. This shapes what equity-focused programming residents will see in the coming year.
City Council Meeting Agenda — May 11, 2026
The city manager's proposed budget for next fiscal year was scheduled for its first look, with a formal public hearing June 8. That's when residents can weigh in on services, staffing, and spending priorities.
CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION — March 17, 2026
The commission was set to reshuffle its working groups, fill three vacancies, and spin up a new ad hoc subcommittee for Fiesta La Ballona entertainment — the annual community festival. These assignments determine who steers cultural programming all year.
City Council Meeting Agenda — March 16, 2026
The city was set to consider hosting community screening events during the 2026 World Cup and received an agenda item updating 2028 Olympics planning. Both mega-events could bring crowds, business activity, and transit demands to Culver City.
City Council Meeting Agenda — February 23, 2026
With major global events coming to the region, the council was set to decide how it will organize its own preparation — including whether to keep an ad hoc subcommittee or assign a single council member. The events could bring traffic, security, and economic impacts to Culver City.
City Council Meeting Agenda — January 26, 2026
The council approved a city-produced Lunar New Year event on February 22, 2026, kept on the original date despite school-district night-market scheduling concerns, with cross-promotion planned.
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